Legendary Golfer Arnold Palmer Dies At 87
Just over two weeks after Arnold Palmer’s 87th birthday, the legendary golfer passed away at his Pennsylvania home, per multiple reports.
Palmer, who won 62 PGA tournaments — including seven majors and four green jackets — was an icon in the world of sports. The Pennsylvania native dominated the sport between 1958 and 1970.
Outside of golf, Palmer was an avid pilot with 50 years of cockpit experience. The airport in his hometown of Latrobe, Pa. is named in his honor.
In 2001, Palmer began selling his signature lemonade and sweet iced tea drink aptly named the “Arnold Palmer.”
I was blessed to meet Palmer during a pro-am he participated in while I was in high school. Palmer took a few moments out of his day to talk about western Pennsylvania with my father and I. My family hails from the same area.
It is an incredibly sad day in the world of sports..
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Half lemonade half iced tea. Genius. Rest in peace Arnie
9 years ago at 8:34 pmArnold Palmer, the original TFM.
9 years ago at 9:04 pmRIP Mr. Palmer, Pennsylvania mourns a true legend.
9 years ago at 9:20 pmYeah I cried.
9 years ago at 9:24 pmso much hole left unfilled.
9 years ago at 9:51 pmGTFO
9 years ago at 11:17 pmI have a jug of “Arnold Palmer” in my fridge. Gonna be kinda tainted now.
9 years ago at 11:12 pmRIP to the legend. I can remember the first time I had an Arnold Palmer at the country club after tennis lessons. Was instantly hooked. There’s nothing more refreshing. The golf world lost a great one today
9 years ago at 12:02 amjust spill out some of my half and half Arizona
9 years ago at 2:28 amI’ll poor some out for the dead homie.
RIP Arnie
9 years ago at 9:43 amBeing from Pinehurst, the area won’t be the same without
9 years ago at 10:42 amGod dammit TFM let us edit comments
Being from Pinehurst, the area won’t be the same without the likes of Payne Stewart and now Arnold Palmer. RIP to a legend.
9 years ago at 10:43 am