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Roger Maltbie honors 50th anniversary by wearing original pants at Memorial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:44 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Roger Maltbie honors 50th anniversary by wearing original pants at Memorial
Summary

Roger Maltbie donned the same pants he wore in 1976 when he won the inaugural Memorial Tournament during the second round of this year's event. Covering the tournament for Golf Channel, Maltbie celebrated the milestone by revisiting the iconic red, white, and blue ensemble, which included a navy blue polo shirt. This marks 50 years since Maltbie topped Hale Irwin in a playoff to become the tournament's first champion. Golf Channel showcased the nostalgic outfit during the coverage.

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  • •Roger Maltbie wears original pants from 1976 victory
  • •Memorial Tournament takes place in June 2026
  • •Maltbie served as a roving analyst for Golf Channel
  • •He won the inaugural tournament in a playoff against Hale Irwin
  • •The outfit features red, white, and blue colors
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  • 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Maltbie brings back those amazing pants he wore when he won the first Memorial
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Roger Maltbie broke out the outfit he wore when he beat Hale Irwin in a playoff at the Memorial 50 years ago.

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