Arnold Palmer
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Arnold Daniel Palmer (September 10, 1929 – September 25, 2016) was an American professional golfer. He won many events in PGA and Champions Tours[1] dating back to 1955. These included winning the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.
Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.[1] He studied at Wake Forest College.
Palmer died at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 25, 2016, aged 87.[2] He died from complications of heart problems while awaiting for heart surgery.[3]
Arnold Palmer Media
Arnold Palmer enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1950 as a Yeoman and continued to serve until 1953. Though a Yeoman, Palmer participated in many matches as the Coast Guard allowed him to continue to play golf. Here, he is playing in the 1953
Palmer gives President George W. Bush golf tips before being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2004
The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida
Arnold Palmer statue unveiled at Laurel Valley Golf Course, Ligonier, PA, on September 10, 2009, in honor of Palmer's 80th birthday. Pictured: Arnold Palmer with sculptor Zenos Frudakis.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arnold Palmer Official profilePGATour.com. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ↑ Doug Ferguson. Arnold Palmer dies at 87, made golf popular for masses (September 25, 2016). Retrieved September 25, 2016.[dead link]
- ↑ Report: Arnold Palmer's Death Due to Heart Complications (September 26, 2016)Golf.com.
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