In a 16 - year period from 1966 to 1981 , he qualified for .
In a 16 - year period from 1966 to 1981 , he played in 16 major championships -- eight U.S. Opens and eight PGA Championships .
In a 16 - year period from 1966 to 1981 , he qualified for and played in 16 major championships -- eight U.S. Opens and eight PGA Championships .