This Day in Golf History: September 17

The 1949 Ryder Cup ended on this date at Ganton Golf Club with the United States defeating Great Britain, 7-5, aided by a U.S. blitz of winning six of eight singles games. Also, on this date in 1967, Arnold Palmer shot a final-round 68 in the Philadelphia Golf Classic, for a 282 total and a tie for sixth, earning $3,454. His four rounds were 70-72-72-68.