This Day in Golf History: December 13

On this date in 1956, Arnold Palmer shot a first-round 66 in the Mayfair Inn Open. He would shoot additional rounds of 68-67-71 for 272 and tie for seventh behind winner Mike Fetchick, who shot a record score of 263. And on this date in 1998, the International team broke through in the Presidents Cup with a victory at Royal Melbourne Golf Club over the U.S., 20.5 to 11.5.