This Day in Golf History: November 8

On this date in 1973, Arnold Palmer shot a 73 in the first round of the endurance test known as the World Open in Pinehurst. The World Open lasted eight rounds over two weekends. Palmer would shoot 73-70-77-75-73-68-74-76—586, tie for 25th and earn $2,867.43, a mere $4.90 per shot.