This Day in Golf History: May 2

On this date in 1960, Arnold Palmer lost an 18-hole playoff to Bill Collins at the Houston Classic, 69 to 71, to take second place after the two had tied at 280. Legendary singer and the first major entertainer/personality to promote the celebrity pro-am format with his Crosby Clambake at Pebble Beach, Bing Crosby, was born on May 2, 1904, in Tacoma, Wash.