Arnold Palmer (1) (1929–2016)
Author of A Golfer's Life
For other authors named Arnold Palmer, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Arnold Daniel Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1929. From 1958 through 1964, he was a professional golfer. He won seven major titles: four Masters, one United States Open, and two British Opens. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, show more and the National Sports Award. As the president of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, he supervised the design and development of more than 300 new or remodeled golf courses worldwide, as well as golf clubs and clothing. He died of complications from heart problems on September 25, 2016 at the age of 87. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Arnold Palmer
Playing by the Rules: All the Rules of the Game, Complete with Memorable Rulings From Golf's Rich History (2002) 48 copies
Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life on and Off the Course (2004) 36 copies
Portrait of a Professional Golfer 3 copies
Golf Bloopers & Goofs 2 copies
Step by Step 1 copy
Golfe 1 copy
Associated Works
The Elements of Scoring: A Master's Guide to the Art of Scoring Your Best When You're Not Playing Your Best (1998) — Introduction — 64 copies
A Golf Story: Bobby Jones, Augusta National, and the Masters Tournament (1986) — Foreword — 40 copies
Cancer Has Its Privileges: Stories of Hope and Laughter (2002) — Introduction — 33 copies, 2 reviews
Out of the Rough : An Intimate Portrait of Laura Baugh and Her Sobering Journey (1999) — Foreword — 12 copies
The Gigantic Book of Golf Quotations: Thousands of Notable Quotables from Tommy Armour to Fuzzy Zoeller (2007) — Foreword — 8 copies
1,001 Pearls of Golfers' Wisdom : Advice and Knowledge, from Tee to Green (2012) — Foreword — 3 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Palmer, Arnold David
- Birthdate
- 1929-09-10
- Date of death
- 2016-09-25
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Wake Forest College (attended)
- Occupations
- golfer
- Organizations
- Professional Golf Association
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
Latrobe Hospital - Awards and honors
- Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (1960)
World Golf Hall of Fame (1974)
Vardon Trophy
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2004) - Cause of death
- heart failure
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA
- Places of residence
- Orlando, Florida, USA
- Place of death
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Burial location
- cremated, ashes scattered
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
There's plenty to like in Arnie's last book before his death last year. Stories about his early career, his family, the impact his father had on his life, and the Tour. Golf fans of all ages will enjoy Arnie's little anecdotes and words of wisdom.
The life life of Arnold Palmer as told to his co writer James Dodson. What a life Arnie has lived, he is a man with many talents besides golf. One of the first touring pros to fly to various events instead of being a road warrior his entire career.
Much to think about wrapped in amongst lots of tongue-in-cheek reminiscing and some super photographs.
A short essay written by "The King". Packed full of wisdom on the game of golf, it is a must read for anyone who has ever teed up a little white ball.
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Statistics
- Works
- 25
- Also by
- 13
- Members
- 644
- Popularity
- #39,180
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 5
- ISBNs
- 58
- Languages
- 2
