This Day in Golf History: March 18

Today's date has great significance for Arnold Palmer's career. He began his final time as a player in the Bay Hill Invitational on March 18, 2004. He shot an 88 in Round 1. In another March 18 round, in 1993, Arnie fared better when he scored 73 in the first round, made the cut and tied for 71st. That was the last year he made the cut at Bay Hill. Also on this date in 1951, unheralded Pat O’Sullivan won the LPGA Titleholders Championship at Augusta C.C. by two shots over Beverly Hanson. Both players were amateurs.