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Ninety Moments
for
Ninety Years

Golf legend and philanthropist Arnold Palmer lived every day to the fullest. Browse these 90 incredible moments from his life.

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Jul 19

Jul 19 #37: First Open Championship

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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.

Jul 18

Jul 18 #36: Crossed the Atlantic

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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.

Jul 13

Jul 13 #31: Dr. Palmer If You Please

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Awards, Honor

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.

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Ninety Moments
for
Ninety Years