This Day in Golf History: December 19

On this date in 1976, Arnold Palmer wrapped up a tournament partnership in the Pepsi-Cola Mixed Team Championship with scores of 73-73-67-71—284 at Doral in Miami, Florida, for a tie for seventh and $2,016.67. His partner? Sandra Palmer. The two weren’t related but had to field questions about being kin and siblings and had fun pairing up in the event. The winners were JoAnn Washam & Chi Chi Rodriguez with 275. The format had the team members tee off from corresponding tees for their normal course length, pick the drive they wanted for best strategy, then play alternate shot from there.