This Day in Arnie History: September 16
The 1971 Ryder Cup began on this date at Old Warson Country Club, in St. Louis. Arnold paired with Gardner Dickinson to win a pair of matches: Morning Foursomes, Arnold Palmer-Gardner Dickinson (U.S.) defeat Peter Townsend-Peter Oosterhuis, 2 up; Afternoon Foursomes, Palmer-Dickinson (U.S.) defeat Townsend-Oosterhuis, 1 up