Date of Birth: September 10, 1929
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: September 25, 2016
Biography
Arnold Palmer, widely known as “The King,” was a professional golfer who was a pioneering figure in the sport. Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Palmer was introduced to golf at an early age by his father, who worked as a greenskeeper and professional at Latrobe Country Club. Palmer’s charismatic personality and skill on the course helped bring golf into the mainstream in the 1950s and 1960s. He won numerous titles, including seven major championships: four Masters, two British Opens, and one U.S. Open. Off the course, Palmer was instrumental in founding the Golf Channel and was involved in various business ventures, including owning a golf course design company. He was also known for his philanthropy, particularly in healthcare, founding the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Palmer’s influence on golf and sports marketing is still felt today.
5 Interesting Facts about Arnold Palmer
1. Arnold Palmer was the first golfer to earn over one million dollars in career earnings on the PGA Tour.
2. He served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard before turning professional.
3. Palmer is credited with popularizing the modern golf tournament by being one of the first athletes to have a significant television presence.
4. He won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour four times (1961, 1962, 1964, and 1967).
5. Palmer’s favorite drink, a mix of iced tea and lemonade, is famously named after him as the “Arnold Palmer.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Arnold Palmer
1. “Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character.”
2. “The road to success is always under construction.”
3. “I have a tip that can take 5 strokes off anyone’s golf game: it’s called an eraser.”
4. “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.”
5. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting it is.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Arnold Palmer’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $875 million.
Children
Arnold Palmer had two daughters, Peggy Palmer and Amy Palmer Saunders, with his first wife, Winifred Walzer Palmer.
Relevant Links
1. [Arnold Palmer Official Website](https://arnoldpalmer.com/
2. [PGA Tour Profile](https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01930.arnold-palmer.html
3. [Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children](https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/
4. [Golf Channel Biography](https://www.golfchannel.com/topics/people/arnold-palmer.htm
5. [Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Palmer
