This Day in Golf History: June 20

On this date in 1964, Arnold Palmer shot 75-74 at the U.S. Open to tie for 5th behind Ken Venturi. And in 1966, Palmer lost an 18-hole U.S. Open playoff 69-73 to Billy Casper after his infamous collapse on June 19. On this date in 1982, Missouri/Kansas native Tom Watson hit a tremendous shot on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach, for a birdie, en route to winning the U.S. Open and spoil Jack Nicklaus’ effort at winning a record fifth U.S. Open. Watson had a bad result on this date in the U.S. Open in 1983. In a rain-delayed finish, Larry Nelson edged him by one shot due to holing a 40-foot putt on No. 16 at Oakmont.