This Day in Golf History: November 3

On this date in 1957, Arnold Palmer won the San Diego Open, scoring rounds of 65-68-68-70—271. His first-place money: $2,800. In 1974, Palmer shot a final-round 67 with partner Lanny Wadkins in the Disney World National Team Ch. and tied for 25th. Also, Jack Westland, the 1952 U.S. Amateur winner, died on this date in 1982 at Pebble Beach, California. He won 12 other major amateur golf events and went on to serve 12 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.