This Day in Golf History: September 16

With the next Ryder Cup kicking off next week at Bethpage Black, we note on this date in 1979 that the U.S. won 17-11, at The Greenbrier. It was the first time Europe played the U.S., having expanded from its longstanding Great Britain & Ireland opposing side. Also, the 1971 Ryder Cup began on this date at Old Warson Country Club, in St. Louis. Arnold Palmer paired with Gardner Dickinson to win a pair of matches: Morning Foursomes, Palmer-Dickinson (U.S.) defeated Peter Townsend-Peter Oosterhuis, 2 up; Afternoon Foursomes, Palmer-Dickinson defeated Townsend-Oosterhuis, 1 up