This Day in Golf History: March 2

Ian Woosnam, one of the main European stars that saw the continent usurp itself in major championships, was born on this date in 1958. He grew to just 5-4, known as Woosie or the Wee Welshman, and won the 1991 Masters as others faltered around him as well as was a part of the European resurgence in the Ryder Cup that involved Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Sandy Lyle and Bernhard Langer. Also on this date, Arnold Palmer shot a 67 in 1970 at the Lost Tree Pro-Am, and his team shot 59 for 1st. Also, in 1978, Palmer shot a first-round 65 at the Florida Citrus Open to co-lead; he finished T-14.