This Day in Golf--Sept. 25

This day, of course, will be remembered as the one-year anniversary of Arnold Palmer's death when he died at age 87. On a playing note, and regarding an event dear to Arnold Palmer's life, on this date we look at the U.S. Amateur. It's always neat when records hang on decades later to remain the record. Such a record from 1930 still ranks as the "longest 18-hole match in the U.S. Amateur." On this date in 1930, Maurice J. McCarthy defeated George Von Elm, in the second round at Merion Cricket Club (East Course) in Ardmore, Pa., on the 28th hole. Not surprisingly, McCarthy lost in the next round, 5 and 4, to Jess Sweetser, fatigue undoubtedly playing a role. The 1930 U.S. Am, of course, is noted for the winner, Bobby Jones, completing the Grand Slam.