This Day in Golf History: September 29

As the Presidents Cup concludes this day, we recall one of the most contentious Ryder Cups that concluded on this date in 1991 when the “War by the Shore” at Kiawah Island ended in a 14½-13½ U.S. victory. Bernhard Langer missed a 6-foot par putt on the final hole in a Singles match with Hale Irwin that would have ended the team match in a 14-14 tie. The American team celebration caused an uproar. Also, the 1879 Open Championship was the 19th Open, and was held on September 27 and 29 at the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. Jamie Anderson won by three strokes over Jamie Allan and Andrew Kirkaldy. The championship was held on the 27th, but the final day was the 29th when Allan and Kirkaldy had an 18-hole playoff to decide second- and third-place position, with Kirkaldy winning 91-92.