This Day in Golf History--December 10

One of the obscure runner-ups to Jack Nicklaus in a major was born on this date in 1950. A couple of the memorable images from Nicklaus’ 1978 Open Championship victory was the site, St. Andrews; Nicklaus’ argyle sweaters, and New Zealander Simon Owen, who turns 70 years old today. His second place at the Old Course in 1978 was his best finish in a major.