Gene Sarazen’s career was marked by numerous notable achievements and recognitions that solidified his legacy in golf. He was a winner of seven major championships, including the British Open, U.S. Open, and PGA Championship. Sarazen is best known for his “shot heard ’round the world” at the 1935 Masters Tournament when he made a double eagle on the 15th hole during the final round, propelling him to victory. This historic moment remains one of the most iconic shots in golf history.