Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer, the Legendary Golfer
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3290 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 346 pages |
Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won 62 PGA Tour events, including seven major championships. He was also a member of the Ryder Cup team eight times and captained the team twice. Palmer was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1929. He began playing golf at an early age and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1954 and turned professional the following year.
Palmer's professional career was marked by both success and controversy. He was one of the most popular golfers in the world, but he was also known for his fiery temper and his willingness to speak his mind.
Despite his detractors, Palmer was one of the most influential golfers of all time. He helped to popularize the game of golf and he inspired a generation of young golfers.
Early Life and Career
Arnold Palmer was born on September 10, 1929, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His father, Deacon Palmer, was a golf professional and his mother, Doris, was a homemaker. Palmer began playing golf at an early age and quickly showed a natural talent for the game.
Palmer won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1954 and turned professional the following year. He quickly became one of the most successful golfers in the world, winning 62 PGA Tour events, including seven major championships.
Palmer was also a member of the Ryder Cup team eight times and captained the team twice. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
Major Championships
Palmer won seven major championships during his career:
* The Masters Tournament: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 * The U.S. Open: 1960 * The British Open: 1961, 1962
Palmer's victory in the 1960 Masters Tournament was one of the most dramatic in golf history. He came from behind to defeat Ken Venturi in a playoff.
Palmer's victory in the 1961 British Open was also a major accomplishment. He became the first American to win the tournament since 1920.
Legacy
Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest golfers of all time. He helped to popularize the game of golf and he inspired a generation of young golfers.
Palmer's legacy extends beyond his golf accomplishments. He was also a successful businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Arnie Palmer Invitational, which is one of the most popular tournaments on the PGA Tour.
Palmer died on September 25, 2016, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Kit, and his two daughters, Peggy and Amy.
Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer is the definitive biography of one of the greatest golfers of all time. From his humble beginnings to his record-breaking career and his lasting legacy, this book tells the inspiring story of a man who changed the game of golf forever.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3290 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 346 pages |
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3290 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 346 pages |