48 days until golf: Julius Boros makes history at 1968 PGA

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Julius Boros became the oldest major winner in history by claiming the 1968 PGA Championship at the age of 48, a record that still stands to this day.

Boros, who edged out Bob Charles and the great Arnold Palmer for his third and final major victory, eclipsed Old Tom Morris' previous mark by two years, which was set at the 1867 Open Championship.

Tom Watson came the closest to breaking Boros' record at the 2009 Open Championship. But the tender age of 59, Watson lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink. Jack Nicklaus, who claimed the 1986 Masters at 46, is the oldest major winner since Boros.

Boros, who didn't turn professional until he was 29 years old, pieced together a stellar career with three major titles and 18 PGA Tour victories. He was also a member of four American Ryder Cup-winning teams and was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1982.

In 1994, Boros died from a heart attack while spending the day at one of his favorite golf courses in Florida. His son, Guy Boros, won on the PGA Tour two years later.