This Day in Golf--Aug. 22

Long after he was a factor in PGA Tour events, Arnold Palmer--and others--recognized his formidable value as a fan favorite and would invite him to play in special events. One such event was the Fred Meyer Challenge, Peter Jacobsen's two-day, small-field deal in Oregon, a state that didn't get much tour action. "Peter's Party" was a popular crowd favorite. Arnie played in it 18 times, the first in 1986, and was paired with Jacobsen 16 times. (AP played with Tom Watson in '86 and Greg Norman in '87.) Arnie and Jake'sbest finish was third place, done four times, including on this date in 1989.