This Day in Golf History: October 8

On this date in 1888, the Open Championship wrapped up at the Old Course in St. Andrews with Jack Burns of Scotland winning by a single shot over Ben Sayers and David Anderson Jr. in Burns’ only Open victory. On this date in 1960 Arnold Palmer was named Professional Golfer of the Year, and in 1965, Palmer and Dave Marr went 1-1 at the Ryder Cup in two Four-Ball matches.