A Golfer's Life
by Arnold Palmer
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There has never been a golfer to rival Arnold Palmer. He's the most aggressive, most exciting player the game has ever known, a dynamo famous for coming from behind to make bold last-minute charges to victory. To the legions of golf fans known around the world as "Arnie's Army," Palmer is a charismatic hero, the winner of sixty-one tournaments on the PGA Tour and still going strong on the Senior PGA Tour. But behind the legend, there is the private Palmer--a man of wit, compassion, loyalty, show more and true grit in the face of personal adversity. Golf-crazy as far back as he can remember, Arnie followed his dad, "Deacon" Palmer, the head greenskeeper, around the Latrobe Country Club fairways; as a youth he played at dawn before the club members arrived (the only time he was allowed on the course); by the time he graduated from high school he was headed for the national circuit. His rise to fame was meteoric, and by the 1960s he had emerged as one of the few American athletes the public truly cared about--a vibrant, daring, handsome sports celebrity who attracted wild crowds and enormous television audiences whenever he played and whose charisma propelled the explosion of enthusiam for golf in the sixties. Writing with the humor and candor that are as much his trademark as his unique golf swing, Palmer narrates the deeply moving story of his life both on and off the links. He recounts his friendships (and rivalries) with greats of the game, including Jack Nicklaus, his enduringly happy marriage with Winnie, his legendary charges to triumph and his titanic disasters, and his valiant battle against cancer. Returning to the Senior PGA Tour with unmatched zeal after his recovery, Palmer reminded fans of his unfaltering heroism--and the world of golf is thankful. From small-town boy to golfing legend, Arnold Palmer has lived one of the great sporting lives of the twentieth century. Now, with the help of acclaimed golf writer James Dodson, he has created one of the great sports autobiographies of our time. show lessTags
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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.
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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, and the National Sports Award. As the president of show more 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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- Sports and Leisure, Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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- 796.352 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Sports Ball sports Ball and stick sports Golf
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- GV964 .P3 .A3 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports Ball games: Baseball, football, golf, etc.
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