Amy Alcott Jumps into Poppie's Pond at 1988 Nabisco Dinah Shore

Not many would have thought that a simple leap into a pond would spawn a rich and fulfilling tradition associated with a win at the women’s first Major Championship of the year, the ANA Inspiration. But that is precisely what happened in 1988 at the then-Nabisco Dinah Shore when Hall of Fame member Amy Alcott captured the title after posting the best back-to-back second and third rounds ever seen at the tournament.

Deemed “Amy All-Conquering,” she shot a tournament record 14-under-par 274 to win by two shots over Colleen Walker. After tapping in her final putt on the 18th green, Alcott urged caddie Bill Kurre to “let it rip.” Not a moment later, they were surrounded by the waters of Poppie’s Pond with the “splash heard ‘round the world.”

“It was a totally unplanned moment that has turned out to be one of the most significant moments in women’s golf,” said Alcott. “We just decided to embrace the moment and jump. I will always remember that.”

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