Golfer’s Persistence Pays Off with Three Career Wins

A Look Back at a Champion’s Journey

One year after his brother’s significant PGA TOUR success, golfer **Mik Hill** carved out his own winning legacy, marked by a testament to enduring determination and clutch performances over several years.

Early Triumph at Doral

In 1973, **Mik Hill** secured his first TOUR victory at the Doral-Eastern Open in Miami. He achieved a commanding four-stroke lead over **Jim Colbert**. Meanwhile, his brother, **Dave Hill**, finished tied for 28th place, trailing by twelve shots that same week.

Back-to-Back Success and a Long Wait

The golfer’s second win came at the 1972 Valero Texas Open, the season’s concluding event. **Mik Hill** posted four rounds in the 60s, narrowly defeating **Lee Trevino** by two strokes.

It would be five more years before **Mik Hill** clinched his third and final TOUR title. His perseverance was on full display at the 1977 Ohio Kings Island Open, where a remarkable final-round 64 secured him a win against **Tom Kite**.

“He thought his perseverance, waiting so long between victories, proved something to himself.”

—Anonymous Observer

This span between wins highlights the competitive nature of professional golf. For comparison, top players today often achieve multiple victories within a single season. For example, **Scottie Scheffler** secured his fourth win of the 2024 PGA Tour season at the Masters Tournament (PGA Tour 2024).