Honoring the Memory of “The King” Arnold Palmer

In memory of Arnold Palmer (1929 – 2016);

Arnold Palmer passed away September 25, 2016. Palmer was one of a kind. He was a gentleman on and off the course.  He was King of Golf in his hay-day.  He was a worldwide ambassador and spokesperson to the game of golf and was respected and loved by all.  

Not only known for the name of the delicious beverage, Palmer will forever be remembered for not only his play, but his charity work, and charismatic presence that always put a smile on your face.  

I am too young to remember much of Arnold and his playing career, but seeing him host his own invitational, have his own commercials, and the interviews he would be a part of would truly warm my heart.  Even I knew he meant so much to the game of golf, and he will be truly missed.

Not the biggest man in terms of physic but was larger than life on and off the course. The following is a condensed list of his many achievements excluding those that do not involve money or trophies. These are some things you may or may not have known about Arnold Daniel Palmer;

-Turned pro in 1954 out of Wake Forrest University

-Fifth on the all-time PGA Tour win list, with 62 victories
-Tied for seventh with seven professional major championship titles, including four Masters, two Open Championships and one U.S. Open

-Shares with Jack Nicklaus the record for most consecutive years with at least one Tour victory

-One Time President’s Cup Captain and two-time Ryder Cup Captain

-Honorary starter for the Masters

– Served in the United States Coast Guard

– Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom

– Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal

– Part of the original “Big 3” (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player)

– 1974 inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame

– Nickname(s): “The King”, “Arnie”

– avid aviator

-Approximately 5’10” 185 lbs.

-Born September 10, 1929 Latrobe, Pennsylvania