Floyd also had 62 other pro career wins around the globe .
Floyd went as close to completing the Grand Slam when he runner - up to Jack Nicklaus in the 1978 Open Championship at St. Andrews .
Floyd , who went as close to completing the Grand Slam when he runner - up to Jack Nicklaus in the 1978 Open Championship at St. Andrews , also had 62 other pro career wins around the globe .