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Athlete
Arnold Palmer
Famoose for
Helping turn professional golf into a mass television attraction.
First Masters · US Open
- Born
- 10 September 1929
- Birthplace
- Latrobe, United States
- Died
- 25 September 2016
More people
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer was an American golfer whose bold play and rapport with spectators made him a sporting celebrity.
Early life
Pennsylvania
Learned golf from his father, a club professional and greenskeeper.
College and service
Attended Wake Forest and served in the US Coast Guard.
Career
- 1954
Amateur champion
Won the US Amateur.
- 1955 onward
Tour career
Began winning professional tournaments.
- 1960s
Global following
Became a leading figure in televised golf.
Achievements
First Masters
Won his first major championship.
US Open
Recovered from seven shots behind in the final round.
The Open
Won consecutive Open Championships.
Beyond golf
Aviation
Became an experienced pilot.
Business
Developed course-design and commercial ventures.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: U.S. Coast Guard. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
