This Day in Golf History: October 31

On this date in 1963, Arnold Palmer was set free from his contentious nine-year contract with Wilson as it expired on Halloween that year. In 1968, Palmer shot a first-round 70 in the Australian PGA and would tie for sixth after adding rounds of 77-75-71—293 the next three days. Also, 1959 Masters Champion Art Wall Jr. died on this date in 2001 of respiratory failure. He was known for the prolific feat of making 44 holes-in-one.