Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer (1929–2016) was an American professional golfer, nicknamed "the King," whose bold play and warm, approachable manner helped bring golf to a broad television audience. He learned the game in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, from his father, the professional and greenkeeper at the local country club. After studying at Wake Forest College and serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, he won the 1954 U.S. Amateur, the turning point that launched his professional career. He won seven major championships, including four Masters titles between 1958 and 1964, the 1960 U.S. Open, where he came from seven strokes behind in the final round, and the Open Championship in 1961 and 1962. His loyal followers became known as "Arnie's Army." He supported many charities and helped found the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, and he received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
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