This Day in Golf History: October 7

On this date in 1891, The Open Championship ended at St. Andrews’ Old Course with Hugh Kirkaldy winning by two strokes over his brother Andrew Kirkaldy and Willie Fernie. This was the last time the Open was played as 36 holes over one day. On this date in 1965, Arnold Palmer and Dave Marr went 1-1 in the 16th Ryder Cup, held at Royal Birkdale, on Day 1 of the competition. Eight foursomes matches were held, four in the a.m. and four in the afternoon. Arnie and Dave traded 6-and-5 matches with Dave Thomas and George Will, the Yanks losing in the a.m. but winning in the second session.