But will the Chase produce a first-time champion?

He was the eighth consecutive first-time major champion, and the 14th different winner in as many majors.

Of the 15 first-time champions in this era, only two have even made the final the following year, and five were eliminated in their first match.

The following first-time champions did not retain their title the following year.

Will another first-time major champion emerge, adding another name to golf lore?

When Mr. Jones won the national championship at age 47, he became one of the oldest first-time champions.

In most instances, the green jacket is only removed from the club's grounds by a first-time champion.

The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final.

The American League West, in fact, has a 50 percent chance of producing a first-time champion.

No other first-time champion has reached the final the following year.