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1965 — The United States wins the Ryder Cup 19½-12½ at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Arnold Palmer clinches the title, beating Peter Butler 2 up. It’s the 13th victory for the Americans in this event which began in 1927. Britain, winners of this event three times, last won in 1957.

Dave Thomas, right, of Great Britain, congratulates Arnold Palmer of Latrobe, Penn., on the 13th green at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, Oct. 8, 1965.