Palmer, Arnold Daniel

Palmer, Arnold Daniel,

1929–2016, American golfer, b. Latrobe, Pa. The son of a professional golfer, he won three regional titles in his youth. Turning professional after winning the 1954 U.S. amateur championship, he won the 1955 Canadian Open. Palmer won the Masters tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964, becoming the first four-time winner; the U.S. Open in 1960; and the British Open in 1961 and 1962. A great fan favorite, followed enthusiastically by "Arnie's Army," he popularized golf with his attacking style of play and personal charm, and helped make it a popular television sport. He had a noted long-term rivalry with Jack NicklausNicklaus, Jack William,
1940–, American golfer, b. Columbus, Ohio. He began playing golf at the age of 10 and before becoming a professional in late 1961 was considered by many the greatest amateur golfer since Bobby Jones.
..... Click the link for more information. and Gary Player, who became known as the "Big Three." In 1967 he became the first golf professional to win more than $1 million. Especially after the peak of his playing career and during his retirement, Palmer was also successful as a spokesman for a range of products and services.

Bibliography

See his A Golfer's Life (1999, with J. Dodson); I. O'Connor, Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry (2008).

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释义	Palmer, Arnold Daniel Palmer, Arnold Daniel, 1929–2016, American golfer, b. Latrobe, Pa. The son of a professional golfer, he won three regional titles in his youth. Turning professional after winning the 1954 U.S. amateur championship, he won the 1955 Canadian Open. Palmer won the Masters tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964, becoming the first four-time winner; the U.S. Open in 1960; and the British Open in 1961 and 1962. A great fan favorite, followed enthusiastically by "Arnie's Army," he popularized golf with his attacking style of play and personal charm, and helped make it a popular television sport. He had a noted long-term rivalry with Jack NicklausNicklaus, Jack William, 1940–, American golfer, b. Columbus, Ohio. He began playing golf at the age of 10 and before becoming a professional in late 1961 was considered by many the greatest amateur golfer since Bobby Jones. ..... Click the link for more information. and Gary Player, who became known as the "Big Three." In 1967 he became the first golf professional to win more than $1 million. Especially after the peak of his playing career and during his retirement, Palmer was also successful as a spokesman for a range of products and services. Bibliography See his A Golfer's Life (1999, with J. Dodson); I. O'Connor, Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry (2008).
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