This Day in Golf History: October 5

On this date in 1957, the 12th Ryder Cup ended at Lindrick Golf Club in Yorkshire, England, with Great Britain defeating the U.S., 7½-4½. The U.S. led 3-1 after the Day 1 Foursomes but it got trounced in singles on Day 2, 6½-1½, to lose for captain Jack Burke, Jr. Dai Rees captained the winning squad, which came out on top for the first time since 1933.