This Day in Golf History: October 9

On this date in 1965, the 16th Ryder Cup ended at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England with the U.S. defeating Great Britain 19½-12½. Byron Nelson was the non-playing American captain and Harry Weetman was his G.B. counterpart. Arnold Palmer, Dave Marr, Julius Boros, Tony Lema and Peter Alliss (G.B.) each won two singles matches on the final day. Also, in 1987, on this date Arnold Palmer shot a first-round 66 at the Pepsi Senior Challenge and eventually finished tied for 5th.