This Day in Golf--Dec. 3

The prestige of the World Cup, originally known as the Canada Cup, was at its strongest during the early days. Star players took it as a "duty" to represent their country. On this date in 1964, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus represented the U.S. as the first round was played at Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, Maui, Hawaii. The course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., was recently opened and was being showcased with the World Cup, including TV coverage. The two Americans didn't disappoint: they teamed to win the title on December 6, with Nicklaus first and Palmer second in the individual standings.