This Day in Golf History: February 21

Arnold Palmer started the Houston Classic off in Round 1 on this date in 1957 with a 67, giving him control of the tournament and he went on to win and take home top prize of $7,500. For another Palmer anecdote on this date, in 1960, Arnold’s breakout year as a major star, he finished tied for fifth at the Tucson Open after shooting rounds of 65-74-69-68—276, good for $872.86.