Arnold Palmer’s first win at The Open Championship in 1961 is the stuff of legend, complete with horrendous weather, terrible conditions, and a single shot that seems impossible even today.
Golf legend and philanthropist Arnold Palmer lived every day to the fullest. Browse these 90 incredible moments from his life.
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Arnold Palmer’s first win at The Open Championship in 1961 is the stuff of legend, complete with horrendous weather, terrible conditions, and a single shot that seems impossible even today.
How important was Palmer's first professional Atlantic crossing in 1960? "Quite immense, and it's something that is still felt today," according to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In 2010, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of the Open Championship, the University of St Andrews awarded Arnold Palmer an honorary Doctor of Law degree, also awarding degrees to Padraig Harrington and Tom Watson.