On this date in 1921, the 4th PGA Championship was completed at Inwood CC with Walter Hagen defeating two-time champion Jim Barnes, 3 & 2, in the final. It was the first of Hagen’s legendary five PGA titles.
In 1972, Arnold shot a 74 in the final round of the John Player Classic, at Turnberry in Scotland, to finish off a tournament week of 71-73-73-74—291, and a tie for seventh.
On this date in 2016, a private ceremony was held for Arnold following his death on Sunday, September 25, at age 87.
On this date in 1973, Arnold shot an 80 in the third round of the John Player Classic, Turnberry, Scotland. But fear not, Palmer fans. The conditions included cold, wind, rain and hail and Arnie was described by reporters as having caught the worst of it, sending his score soaring. Charles Coody shot an incredible one-under 70 and had 212 with Arnold well back at 227.
On this date in 1972, Arnold opened the John Player Classic, in Turnberry, Scotland, with a 71 and followed up with 73-73-74 for 291 and a tie for 7th.
On this date in 1973, Arnold shot a 71 in the first round of the John Player Classic, Turnberry, Scotland. He would follow up with rounds of 76-80-74 for 301 to tie for ninth.
Arnold came into this world on Tuesday, September 10, 1929, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and he exited it on this date, September 25, 2016, age 87, on a Sunday evening at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, passing away due to complications of heart problems.
In 1967, Arnie shot a 69 on this date to win the Thunderbird Classic, topping off his week with his best round of four (71-71-72-69—283) and getting the $30,000 first-place payout.
On this date in 1967, Arnie shot a third-round 72 at the Thunderbird Classic. It was his worst of four rounds, the others 71, 71 and 69 for a 283 and first place.
On this date in 1957, Arnold shot a 68 to back a first-round 67 and win the Mountain View Open with a 135 score, good for $350.
On this date in 1973, the second day of the Ryder Cup was held at Muirfield, Scotland. Arnold played a pair of team matches, winning one and losing one. In Morning Foursomes, Peter Oosterhuis-Tony Jacklin (GBI) defeated Palmer-Dave Hill, 2 up, and in Afternoon Four-Ball, Palmer-J.C. Snead (U.S.) defeated Brian Barnes-Peter Butler, 2 up.
On this date in 1973, Palmer played on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup, held at Muirfield, Scotland. Arnie played as partner with Jack Nicklaus in two matches against Great Britain & Ireland opponents. In morning Foursomes, Palmer-Nicklaus (U.S.) defeated Maurice Bembridge-Eddie Polland, 6 and 5, but in the afternoon Four-Ball, Bembridge-Brian Huggett (GBI) defeated Palmer-Nicklaus, 3 and 1.
On this date in 1968, Arnie and Jack Nicklaus shot a 64 in the first round of the PGA Team Championship, but would cool off with 72-69-68 in the next three rounds for 273, a tie for 15th.
The 1971 Ryder Cup ended on this date at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis, with the U.S. defeating Great Britain, 18.5 to 13.5. On the final day, Arnold Palmer played two singles matches. He and Harry Bannerman halved in the morning, and then Peter Oosterhuis downed Arnie, 3 and 2, in the afternoon.
On this date in 1967, Arnold shot a final-round 68 in the Philadelphia Golf Classic, for a 282 total and a tie for sixth, earning $3,454. His four rounds were 70-72-72-68.
The 1971 Ryder Cup began on this date at Old Warson Country Club, in St. Louis. Arnold paired with Gardner Dickinson to win a pair of matches: Morning Foursomes, Arnold Palmer-Gardner Dickinson (U.S.) defeat Peter Townsend-Peter Oosterhuis, 2 up; Afternoon Foursomes, Palmer-Dickinson (U.S.) defeat Townsend-Oosterhuis, 1 up
On this date in 1968, Arnold won the first Kemper Open by shooting a 67 in the final round to complete a four-round scoring week of 69-70-70-67—276, and win $30,000.
In 1958, the year Palmer won his first Masters, on this date at the Denver Centennial Open he shot a 69 to finish tied for third. His prize money for shooting 67-68-66-69—270 was $1,300.
On this date in 1964, Arnold Palmer finished the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club’s South Course in Akron, Ohio. The final standings: Tony Lema 70-68—138, $50,000; Ken Venturi 69-74—143, $15,000; Bobby Nichols 77-70-147, $5,000; Arnold Palmer 74-74—148, $5,000.
On this date in 1969, Arnie Palmer recorded the lowest 18-hole score of his career when he shot a 60 at his hometown club, Latrobe Country Club.