This Day in Golf History: October 16

The 1983 Ryder Cup, the 25th playing, ended on this date at PGA National with the U.S. winning, 14½-13½. Bernard Gallacher's missed short putt on 17 to lose to Tom Watson 2 & 1 ended up being the U.S.’s winning point, but also key was Lanny Wadkins’ par-5 18th hole wedge shot that gave him a win on the hole and a halve of his match with Jose Maria Canizares.