This Day in Golf History: October 16

On this date in 1983, the 25th Ryder Cup ended in spectacular style with the U.S. edging Europe, 14½-13½, at PGA National in Florida. Both Seve Ballesteros and Lanny Wadkins hit spectacular shots on 18 in their separate matches to get a half point. Bernard Gallacher missed a short putt on 17 to ensure Tom Watson a 2 & 1 victory and the deciding U.S. point.