One of the all-time greats is set to receive an all-time (and much deserved) honor, as golfing legend Arnold Palmer has been named as a recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal.  The award is being presented to Palmer for his distinguished achievements and contributions.  Arnie becomes the second golfer to win the prestigious award, following in the footsteps of Byron Nelson, who was given the medal posthumously in 2006.
Palmer is set to receive the award this coming Wednesday, at a ceremony held at the White House.  None other than President Barack Obama himself will be on hand to make the …read more

It’s difficult living in your father’s shadow, especially when that shadow is cast by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.  But Gary Nicklaus, the third of Jack’s four sons, who never came close to matching his famous father’s success on the links despite carrying the Nicklaus name, is attempting a comeback on the PGA Tour.  But to do so, the younger Nicklaus has to do it the hard way, by going back to qualifying school.  The former PGA card-carrying member, who has 100 pro tournaments under his belt, hasn’t played on tour in six years.  But the draw of the game was …read more

It took a little prodding from old friend Arnold Palmer, but Jack Nicklaus is finally making a return to Augusta National for the 2010 Masters tournament.  Too bad for us it’ll only be for one shot.  Nicklaus, who played in his final Masters in 2005, was initially reluctant to join Palmer as an honorary starter, lest he steal some of his old rival’s spotlight.  But Palmer himself was key in changing Jack’s mind on this one.
“I have always had great respect for Arnold and his legacy at the Masters, and I did not, in any way, want to infringe on …read more

The official “Arnold Palmer 80th Birthday Tour” is coming to a city near you.  Well, to Orlando and Pittsburgh at least.  Arnold Palmer, if you can believe it, is turning 80 years old this year.  September 10th to be precise.  And since 80 is such a milestone, Palmer has decided to turn his birthday into a week-long celebration, an honor befitting someone as popular and beloved as Arnie.
The festivities kick off in Orlando, home of the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children, a medical center that Palmer helped found.  The hospital crew will host a breakfast celebration for Palmer.  …read more

Once again this year, four-time Masters champion, Arnold Palmer drove the first, ceremonial tee shot down the first fairway at the Augusta National course to start the competition at the 2009 Masters Tournament.

This is the third year that Palmer has played the role of starter, a tradition that dates back to 1963. Three-time champion, Gary Player announced this week that this year’s tournament would be his last time and there is talk of having him share the starting duties with Palmer in coming years. Palmer said he would welcome sharing the role.
Palmer won the tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962, and …read more