Join the Celebration!
For Arnold Palmer's 80th Birthday, Golf Channel honors The King with editorial features, trivia, photography and tributes. After all, among the many examples of Mr. Palmer's profound impact on the golf industry, his influence, partnership and entrepreneurial spirit sparked the founding of Golf Channel.
Here's to You, Mr. Palmer
Mr. Palmer, the sports champion, club owner, tournament host, military man, health-care advocate, businessman, entrepreneur and pilot (to list only a few descriptions), is best known to his army of fans for his good looks, risk-taking, emotional play and above all, friendly demeanor.
The following pages are filled with heartwarming and entertaining stories of golf's greatest ambassador. Join us as we show our gratitude and admiration to the man who made it all possible.
After 80 years of captivating, inspiring and innovating, Happy Birthday, Mr. Palmer, from your friends at Golf Channel.
Players recollect memories of meeting the King
Rex Hoggard, Senior Writter, GolfChannel.com
September 09, 2009
Yet as the golf world prepares to celebrate its most endearing octogenarian the thought is unshakable, there would be no Jack Nicklaus... Read More
Arnold Palmer ushers in golf on television
RANDALL MELL, Senior Writer, GolfChannel.com
September 09, 2009
Like most of us, Frank Chirkinian’s first impression of Arnold Palmer came through the television set... Read More
The King's Crowning Achievement
Mercer Baggs, Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com
September 09, 2008
Never is it more genuine than when he’s around kids, particularly around those who could really use a smile...“Who is this young man?” Palmer asks... Read More
50 Years: Arnold Palmer, Part 2
Mercer Baggs, Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com
April 03, 2008
In 1958, Arnold Palmer was on the cusp of stardom. The kind that transcends the sport in which the athlete participates. He was an established... Read More
Arnie's Inspiration Open to All
Randall Mell, Senior Writer, GolfChannel.com
Augest 11, 2009
His 80th birthday is a little more than three months away, but Arnold Palmer’s influence still touches U.S. Open... Read More
50 Years: Arnold Palmer, Part 1
Mercer Baggs, Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com
April 02, 2008
Yes, today is a good day for the 78-year-old golfing icon, one to relish where life’s locomotive has taken him and not worry about where it’s headed... Read More
I Still Love Golf
Rex Hoggard, Senior Writer, GolfChannel.com
March 25, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – A photo op, a quick exchange, a snapshot in time. Past, present and future crisscrossed in real time on a warm March morning on this... Read More
Top 5 … Reasons the King Rules
Mercer Baggs, Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com
March 25, 2009
He won the Masters four times: In 1958, Ben Hogan asked, “How the hell did Palmer get an invitation to the Masters?” Palmer responded by winning the... Read More
Getting Personal with Palmer
Mercer Baggs, Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com
August 4th, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – Arnold Palmer never asked to be The King. It was a designation cast upon him, and a crown he has always worn with... Read More
