This Day in Golf History: February 21

On this date in 1971, Ruth Jessen won the then richest prize in women’s golf at the Sear’s Women’s World Classic at Port St. Lucie C.C./Sinner’s Course. She won by two shots over Sandra Palmer, earning $10,000 of the $60,000 total prize money. Also on this date in 1964, Sam Snead shot a four-under-par 68 at PGA National Golf Club to lead the 25th Senior PGA by three shots after two rounds. He would end up winning the 72-hole championship by three.