Cliff Schrock
GOLF WRITER // GENERAL EDITORIAL SPECIALIST
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This Day in Golf History

A page that will list golf history, and the people and events that comprise it in the form of This Day in Golf or This Week in Golf.

This Day in Golf History: September 20

Among the major results on this date, two big ones were Francis Ouimet’s playoff victory over Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in the U.S. Open at The Country Club, and the 1969 Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale in England, which ended in a 16-16 draw when Jack Nicklaus famously conceded Tony Jacklin’s three-foot putt in their singles match on the final hole to ensure a tie in the overall score and their contest.

Cliff Schrock