This Day in Golf History: March 22

On this date in 1934, the golf world changed substantially. Bobby Jones’ golf tournament, to be known as the Masters, played its first round in its inaugural playing and it was led by Jimmy Hines and Horton Smith with 70s. Smith would go on to win by one shot over Craig Wood. On this date in 1964 Carol Mann won the LPGA Western Open at Scenic Hills C.C. in Pensacola, Florida, a two-shot victory over Ruth Jessen and Judy Kimball. On this date in 1965, Arnold Palmer lost 67-68 to Gary Player in an exhibition match at Lake Region G.Cse.