This Day in Golf History: December 21

On this date in 1996, the Lexus Challenge ended at La Quinta Resort, with Hale Irwin and actor Sean Connery winning at 21 under par. Arnold Palmer and actor Chris O’Donnell shot 68-64—132, to tie for 8th in the team event. Also, the great showman Walter Hagen, winner of 11 majors including five PGAs, was born on this date in Rochester, New York in 1892.