This Day in Golf History: November 4

On this date in 1951, the Ryder Cup ended at Pinehurst Resort with the U.S. defeating Great Britain, 9½-2½. Sam Snead was the playing captain for the Americans; Arthur Lacey was the non-playing leader for Great Britain. On this date in 1965, Arnold Palmer’s article on “Why I Want My Daughters to Play Golf” was published in a European publication. Also, in 1977, Palmer shot a second-round 66 with partner Leonard Thompson at the Disney World Nat’l Team Ch., but the pair missed the cut by four.