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"We are comforted knowing that he was loved by so many and so deeply."
 
 

Memorial Service

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
St. Vincent Basilica
Latrobe, PA
 
 

Arnold Palmer Memorial Service

 


 

My family and I are deeply moved by the outpouring of support and love that we have received from the countless friends and admirers of my father.  We are comforted knowing that he was loved by so many and so deeply.  Words can not begin to express the gratitude we have for the many people who have offered to help us in this time of sadness.  My father would be so pleased to know that he is being thought of and recognized this way.

- Amy Palmer Saunders

 


 

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Mr. Palmer

Grinage Michelle

I'm a fan

The reason I play the game.

Dylan Reinsel

I never had the privledge of meeting Arnie. I also never had the joy of watching him play beause I was born after his playing days. However,...

The perfect name

Jonathan Duree | 2016

This story doesn't come from a direct interaction with Mr. Palmer, unfortunately. I can only imagine how enjoyable that might've been. ...

Number 1

Noel Laur

He was always my favorite.....the classiest guy to ever walk the links.US Open....1970...after 2 rounds......I was hoping against hope!

My visit to Bay Hill and meeting Arnie

Jon Meyers | 1990

I was invited to play Bay HIll by a business associate/member of Bay Hill about 3 months after ACL surgery.  We played and then went to...

Signs My USGA Folder

Ron Samples | 1992

I had recently visited the USGA headquarters in New Jersey. My Good friend at the time was the head golf professional at Stonebriar Country ...

Love for the game

Aaron Gienger | 2013

My name is Amber Gienger and my husband is Aaron. He has always loved golf and Arnold Palmer. He just started playing the game a few years a...

The King, a/k/a the Doorman

Robert Johnston | 1980

The first year of the Kemper Open at Congressional, I was a young attorney and member of a local Chamber of Commerce.  The chanber of c...

The Arnie Position

Todd Scanks | 1994

The story starts with Arthur S who was not the athletic type but a bookworm some liked to call genius. We all would go golfing and Arthur de...

My friends story

Jeremy Markovitch | 2013

I never got to meet Mr. Palmer, but my friend did and shared this stport with me. He was at a PGA tour event in Florida and Mr. Palmer was a...

My inspiration

Jon Evans | 1960

i was a scared teenage in a hospital bed in NH. I started watching golf on tv. Black and white, as i recall! Mr Palmer inspired me to take u...

Memphis open in hisAero Commander

Tommy Bondurant | 1965

Worked at Delta Beechcraft in an Avionic Shop.  We got a call to work on a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) in Arnie's Aero Commander...

Hitch hicken

Carlos Salyers | 1979

What I remember about it was my brother was living in N Y .i was going to see him what no it was I can't remember I no it was cold and raini...

50th anniversary of first win at Weston GC, Canada

Dirk Kroll | 2005

I was fortunate to play in a pro am to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Arnie's first PGA win at Weston in Toronto. Arnie flew into Toron...

First Win

Gerry McMaster | 1955

In 1955, at age 11, my father took me to the Canadian Open, and we followed a very young, new player with a strikingly new swing, somewhat v...

Stage 4 Cancer Suvivor

Bob Franklin | 2012

HelloDec 2012, I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat Cancer, and they told my wife I had a 5% chance to survive( note, I never was a smoker or...

This world

EVAN PEREZ

The world is a little more empty without him here, the perfect gentleman, I only met him one time but if left a life long impression on my l...

Arnold palmer invitational

Tyler Dobereiner | 2015

i decided to go with my dad to the tournament and that was the day I decided that I wanted to take up golf. Now I play on my high school tea...

Kid in Galary at Souther Hills PGA Championship

Ken Carson | 1970

I was 12 and had started playing, my Dad and Mom and I were in the gallery at Southern Hills, As he always luck would have it - we were near...

Arnold Palmer, father & son throw golf...

Dennis Laber | 2016

Arnold had a big inpacton my Dad,I was a Daddy boy my dad took me to the golf course with him when I was 10 years old, my dad also took me t...

A Man of the People

Mark Rice | 2011

A lot of people have had the honor and privilege of meeting Arnold Palmer and walking away feeling like they had just made a lifelong friend...

The Morning I Mourned Our Worlds Loss

Scott Jones | 2016

This morning when I awoke - I learned that Arnold Palmer had passed away.I am positively certain that there will millions of people this mor...

A true gentleman and Icon!!!!

Michael DiBiasio | 2006

In 2006, I volunteered at the Administaff Small Business Classic held at Augusta Pines, located in Spring, Texas. My assignment was dri...

My Son Wanted His Autograph

Richard Gerber

I don't remember the year, but it was the last time the PGA tournament was held at Firestone CC in Akkron.  My son who was 10 or 11 wan...

An inspiration in golf

Kathi Campanella

I grew up hearing about what an awesome player Arnold Palmer was, grew up across the street from a public 9-hole golf course and finally at ...

Inspiration

Kathy Rogers

My son has played golf since he was young.  Now at 24 and working he does not play as much as he would like.  I never met Arnold P...

Paying honor to a man for his work on & off the golf course

Robert McKinney | 2016

My wife & I took a trip to Orlando in October and it just so happened to be the day of the service in Pittsburgh.  I told my wife w...

Amazing Arnold Palmer shot witnessed by a few hardy souls

Neil Mackay | 1975

I was reminded recently of an incredible shot by Arnold Palmer witnessed by myself and only very few other hardy souls on 26th May 1975. O...

Walking 18 with Arnie

John Cherry | 1999

I came to Latrobe Country Club in September of 1999 to watch Arnie play in a tournament featuring club pros in the area. Thankfully, it was ...

My favorite memories of being with Arnold Palmer.

Joe Skoglund

Joe Skoglund  2016  In June of 1962, a friend and I drove from Omaha to Hillcrest CC in Lincoln, Nebraska to watch an exhibition g...

Inspiration

Chris Blum

I remember going to my Aunts house often on the weekends. My Uncle would always have the golf on television, not too many channels back then...

My connections with Arnold Palmer all began in 1963.

Joe Skoglund | 2016

In July of 1963, a friend and I drove from Omaha to Hillcrest CC in Lincoln, Nebraska to watch an exhibition golf match involving Arnold Pal...

Visit to Portland, OR

John Hulcher | 2011

I should start by noting that my mother is Janet Hulcher and she worked closely with Mr. Palmer at Bay Hill for over 18 years (technically J...

an autograph forever remembered

Patrick Lalley | 1961

Before I ask you to support Quiet Oaks Hospice House, I would like to share a personal story. I will admit that I was and still am one of th...

The Feeling I Have For The Man Of The Game

Alan Graves | 2016

I am 18 years old, after reading 5 of his books he has written,  I feel like I have known him forever, and met him in person. &nbs...

Canadian Open

Bob Harwood | 1976

....we sat at the 16th green for most of the day to catch Arnold and when he finally came through he chattered with the fans that were there...

2008年是第一次接触高尔夫

Ruibo Jia | 2008

那年我16岁，第一次接触高尔夫便听说了高尔夫三巨头。

Spreading Joy

Joshua Geiger | 2016

I am twenty four years of age never had the chance to meet Mr Palmer but after reading his book I feel like ive known him for a long time Re...

I met the King!

Bill Cates | 1973

I first met Arnold in the summer of 1973.  The Courier Journal advertised an exhibition match  between him and Frank Bea...

Great Memory!

T Gill | 1985

I always remember meeting Mr Palmer at the Bob Hope Desert Classic as a high schooler golfer who caddied in the event. He always attended th...

A King Among Kings

Bill Albertsom | 1930

Never met him but he truly touched us all.

My family's favorite golfer and humanitarian

Mark White | 2016

My father over the course of many years, would clip article's and photo's out of the Orlando Sentinel and send them with a friendly&nbs...

The Heritage and its Special Memories

Rich Bailey | 1971

I was so blessed, thanks to my dad and mom to have the opportunity to grow up in a lovely little get away place named Hilton Head Island. So...

Harbor Town, The Heritage and Special Memories

Richard Bailey | 1971

I was so blessed, thanks to my dad and mom to have the opportunity to grow up in a lovely little get away place named Hilton Head Island. So...

Arnie and Lanny do an exhibition

Pete Kellos | 1978

Arnie and a young Lanny Wadkins came to LanYair CC in Spartanburg, SC for an exhibition. Lanny had the mic and asked The King to hit a low d...

I want to give like Arnie did!

Anthony Valverde

Aloha,I am interested in designing a hat that pays tribute to The King while donating a healthy portion of the proceeds to one of his charit...

Encounter at the 1984 US Open-- Oakmont Country Club

frank raymond | 1984

I was attending a practice round of the US Open in Oakmont, Pa. at the Oakmont Country Club whereI had caddied as a kid. I was coming up fro...

Thank you for the pin.

George Mortis | 1996

Thank you for the pin.

Arnie thought I needed a hair cut

Karl Auer | 1989

It was the 1989 Senior open at laurel Valley, I was along side of the 5th fairway (I think) and Arnie was walking toward my dad and I and I ...

Always an Inspiration

Steven Salta | 1970

My brother and I attended the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy in 1970.  While golf has always been a strong influence and part of my life. &...

17th Tee

Joe Ryan | 2008

A few days after his tournment at BayHill, I was sitting on the patio at my cousin Bob Ryan's place overlooking 17.  It was a beautiful...

Remembering The King

Erick Liscio | 2016

I never had the opportunity to meet Arnold Palmer in person. But I feel like I knew him. It seems that Arnold Palmer has been part of my lif...

Ridgewood CC

Patrick Harrison

I met Mr Palmer rather unexpectedly but when he approached I stuck my hand out and began to stutter and stammer to which he replied I'm just...

1965 Masters

Bill O'Callaghan | 1965

On the eve of the 1965 Masters local news reported that 3,000 tickets would go on sale the next morning. Several fraternity brothers and I d...

I met Arnie at The Coral Springs Open Golf Tournament

Bruce Brandy | 1970

I was 7, and my Dad and I were walking from the car to the Clubhouse at my first ever live sporting event. My Dad recognized a player gettin...

The 1963 Oklahoma City Open

John Garvey | 1963

In 1963 the Oklahoma City Open was played at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club. My Mom was a volunteer, and was selected to work the tourn...

Bay Hill and the barn

Jim Vizzini | 2014

I first met Mr Palmer after playing at Bay Hill.  My family was down for a Disney trip and a friend had arranged for me to play the wee...

Oklahoma City Open-Twin Hills CC

Barry Cheek | 1959

My father wanted me to follow a man I was not aware of. He played in a manner that inspired him. I met and received Mr. Palmer's autograph o...

High-Five

Thomas Chandler | 2005

The Senior tour was playing near where I live in Ohio. I loved golf and since my company at the time was the majoirty sponsor I decided to t...

The Legend

Martha duncan-chambers | 2016

As my twins were leaving to go play football for college, as mother what class can I send them too to prepare them for college life, Arnold ...

My experiances with Arnie

Glenn Carter | 1977

The first time I met Arnie was I think around 1977 at the old Orlando Citrus bowl at the annual Citrus Bowl football game. He came walking u...

Latrobe Member guest

Bill Shenas | 1992

 Meet him serval times at Latrobes Member guest, unforgettable!

April 21, 1968 - Stardust CC Las Vegas

Chuck Walsh | 1968

Arnie had just won the Tourn. Of Champions I was on 18th green and caught a late flight to Albuquerque. Walking across the tarmac, about 11:...

Director of city of Charlotte Cemeteries

Bill Bibby

Lived and raised in beaver county. Arnie is such an inspiration to everyone. 

A lifetime of Golf inspired by Mr. Palmer

Arthur Probst | 1961

I took up golf at age 11 because of Arnie. I was born in Greensburg, Pa,  in 1950 and being another "AP" didn't hurt by desrie to play ...

Meeting Arnold

Tony Kopp

I have had the opportunity of meeting Arnold three times at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge during my stays there.  I have always found Arn...

Arnold Palmer Golf Academy

Marty Morris | 1968

In 1968, I was 13 years old.  My bar-mitzvah present was 3 weeks at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy in Vail, Colorado.  Arnie was p...

Senior Quicksilver tournament

Robert Lokarjr | 1994

I was working pairing sheets for the tournament as a volunteer. It was September 10th and I reminded the officials of the tournament that it...

Arnies cousin

Gary Newlon | 1960

While watching the Masters my mother said she was a cousin of Arnie and someone said prove it. So She wrote her mother and my grandmother se...

Getting an autograph.......

Jeffrey Kerber | 1988

Went to a tournament in California in 1988, saw Arnie coming off the 18th green at La Costa, had my pen and picture of him in the program re...

When I met Mr. Palmer

Dan Swafford | 1998

I believe it was 1998--about the last time he came to the Brickyard Crossing Championship in Indianpolis.  I tried several times to get...

crazy

Robert Wohlfeil | 1961

Arnold was invited to put on a clinic at Stafford Country Club just out side of Batavia New York for the Sylvania Television Company in Bata...

A great person for all to learn from

Johnny Stone | 2016

I just wanted to say i have never met Mr. Palmer but my grandfather talked about him all the time. I have had a very hard time getting over ...

Arnie

Jim Miller | 2016

All I can say is "Arnie" is one of my favorites. Our love pours out for him. 

Arnie at the Masters

Mike DeQuardo | 2012

I've had the privilege of going to The Masters several times for practice rounds.  In 2012, was able to go with my wife.  Arnie at...

Masters 2001

Dustin Tompkins | 2001

As a twenty year-old in 2001 I was invited to my first of now three Masters.  You might imagine a youngster like myself was going to sp...

2012 PNC Father-Son Golf Tournament: Ritz Carlton, Orlando

Rene Zamora | 2012

I never met Mr. Palmer but my family from the Philippines including my father followed his golf career and I learned the game by reading som...

1982 Senior Tour Hermitage CC, Manakin Sabot, VA

Artie Tanner | 1982

As a 15 year old scoreboard holder for Bert Weaver's group the first day and local junior golfer, I received free admission into  the e...

How I met Arnold Palmer........twice! 1994 and 2004

Gordon Grote | 1994

I met Mr. Plamer at a drug store in Park City, Utah on my way to play in the Senior Pro Am. We were both shoping for something for our sinus...

watching Arnie

Johnny Brown | 1960

I remember this was my first Masters tournament and Arnie birded 17 and 18 to win and i became a member of Arnies army. I met Arnie in JayHa...

"My Arnie Autograph"

Ron Fry | 1993

I followed Arnie (as part of his Army) at a tournmant in Ojai, CA. He signed so many autographs that day, mostly for chi...

Grandma's Prom Date

Rachel Heacox | 2014

Arnie was somewhat of a legend in our household growing up - and not because of his storied golf career but because he was the man that my g...

101 Reasons to Love Arnie

Nancy Royals | 1961

Babysat Arnie and Winnie's girls when they stayed across the street from us at the Pensacola tournament. After golf Arnie took us to see 101...

The King Playing Through.

Michael Janicki

I cannot remember the exact year, but I can remember the setting and the memory like it was yesterday. Each fall, there is a tournament for ...

Working at Latrobe Country Club

Duane Dunlap | 1975

I started working as a caddie at the Latrobe Country Club in 1969. Later, I also worked in the proshop with Arnold's father, Deke. In the la...

Arnie was the only reason my Mom would let us miss church

Phil Ellis

During the early 1960s, my wonderful, sometimes dysfunctional family could ALWAYS agree on one thing - our allegiance to Arnie's Army! The S...

30 seconds with Arnie felt like we were friends for life

Cheryl Nichols | 1986

In 1986 while working at Prestancia Golf Course in Sarasota, Florida,  I had the fortune to meet Mr. Palmer while he was ther...

The day I met Arnold Palmer

Michael Lane | 1992

My story of when I met Arnold Palmer-It was in June of 1992 when Dr. James Bryan invited me to play golf at Latrobe Country Club where he wa...

Stick to golf

Gail Walsh | 1997

My husband, David was invited to a golfing event with the beloved Arnold Palmer, at the Castle Marina in Atlantic City. That evening we were...

LANCOME TROPHY - PARIS

Eric Demugnier | 1994

Have been working for a french company in charge to build golf courses and to organise international golf tournaments during the 80's & ...

LANCOME TROPHY 1994 - PARIS

Eric Demugnier | 1994

Have been working for a french company in charge to build golf courses and to organise international golf tournaments during the 90's.  ...

Me and my dad

Rich Casady | 1971

We went to Joplin to see Arnie and D. H. Sikes play on a Monday. I was 10 years old. My dad was there too. Gate fee was $2.00 as I recall. I...

Life long fan and member of the Army

Mack Hellmann

I grew up in Latrobe and my mother still lives there. I can not remember a day of my 54 years when I tell people I am from Latrobe, they say...

Meeting Mr Palmer

Nancy Wolfrom | 2014

We met Mr Palmer at the Us Open at Pinehurst. He was sitting on the porch greeting everyone. It was great just to have the chance to chat wi...

My Encounters with The King

Ted McNamara

In March 1966, when I was 10 years old, I volunteered to work at the 1st Florida Citrus Open golf tournament at Rio Pinar C.C. in Orlando, F...

My Hero

Ken Moore | 2016

I never met Arnold Palmer but I did watch him play in person one year at the GGO inGreensboro, NC.  Arnold was my hero when I was 8 yea...

Search for Arnie

Art Scarla | 1962

 10/3/16 My search for Arnie, I was 12 and my father said,  “I’m taking you to see one of the greatest people who ever p...

The True Measure of a Man

JoEllen Kaufman-Porges | 2016

I have known of Arnold Palmer for at least 35 years.  I have always sensed he was a man of good and solid character.  And, there w...

Ft Polk Army Hospital

Bob Larsen | 1970

I was in the hospital at Ft Polk; a Private in infantry advanced individual training.  I read Arnold's biography and sent him a letter ...

Take off your hat, please

James Brennan | 2005

In 2005, I took my son Michael to a youth breakfast at Bay Hill on the Monday of the tournament.  We arrived a bit late, had trouble fi...

The great values the game of golf teaches.

Rennie Smith

Arnold Palmer has been an inspiration to my life both on and off the course. The values that he shared, should be a part of evry persons lif...

Arnold at Semiahmoo

Chris Werschkul | 1994

Story from Dad......living in Bellingham and loving golf, Dad had to pay the money to see Arnold give a demo at Semiahmoo's opening. Dad sti...

Bayhill Florida

Barry Leskis | 2007

Mr. Palmer, I sure will miss you at Bayhill. seeing you on the 14th hole waiting for the guys to hit there shot on that par 3 in your cart. ...

My Chance Meeting with Arnold Palmer

Tony Kunasek | 2006

"Tony, Arnold Palmer is walking up to us right now."  My friend, Gregg, uttered those words as I stood over a putt while playing a...

US Senior Open Dayton Ohio

Doug Pilgrim | 2006

We met Arnie as he was coming to the clubhouse on Wednesday of the tournament week. He got out of his car andsigned 3 autographs for us and ...

My hero

JOHN SARVER | 1993

First time I met Arnold Palmer was as a 19 year old working a temp job for the Golf Channel during a Senior Tour event at Quicksilver Golf C...

One of my Hero's

Richard Fugett

Never met him... but he touched my life.  Thanks and R.I.P.  Mr. Palmer

Even God is lonely!

John Lambert

Well, God must be lonely to call Arnold home. He was a good decent man that when I met him he treated me like I was a friend of his for the ...

The 3M Championship - Greats of Golf

Stacey Anderson | 2008

I was a volunteer roving marshal in the practice area at TPC Blaine.  I saw Arnold Palmer walking toward my area.  He greeted a yo...

Memorable

Roger Brown | 2003

I met Arnie at Pacific Dunes in Bandon, Oregon, in 2003 or 2004.  I checked in the clubhouse, which at the time was a doublewide as the...

A True Champion inside and outside the Ropes

George Bontya | 2000

The year was 2000 and the event was the Instinet Classic at the TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, NJ. This was Arnolds 1000th tour event and th...

Being nice to me and my family.

William Freeburn

I have to start out with saying that I am a Johnstown, PA boy and that all my life there were two hometown type heros.  One was Jimmy S...

Finally got to watch him play.

Phil Lenz | 2001

Growing up I watched golf every weekend with my dad. He was a nicklaus guy and I became a Palmer guy when I saw him win the Hope in 1973 on ...

Autograph

Jake Jacobus

Arnold Palmer is my hero. So when he was scheduled to play in the NFL Golf Classic at the Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey, I purc...

The Day I Talked To A King

RAY PRY

I am 83 years young and as that old saying goes "You never forget the day you talked to the KING "   I graduated from hi...

Just another fan and admirer

Daniel Bull

I am grateful for the outstanding example he set for sports fans, young and old.

My Arnie Story Never Happened

Jim Hurley | 1998

Arnie was playing on the Senior Tour at the Nashawtuc country Club in Concord, MA. I was 53 years old and standing outside the ropes by a te...

A True Gentleman with an Outstanding Sense of Humor

David Wacker | 1976

It was Sunday and the final round of the 1976 PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. My father was there with a good friend and Con...

My "Arnie Story" Didn't Happen!

Jim Hurley | 1998

I was about 53 years old and Arnie was playing at the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord MA on the Senior Tour. I was standing directly outsi...

Met Arnold Palmer at his restaurant in LaQuinta, CA

Laura Kumazawa | 2013

I was visiting friends for my "60th" birthday, we had a great day of golf and they said we are taking you to a very special place for dinner...

Most Memorable Moment

James Rutkowski Sr. | 2012

     On May 20, 2012 was when Arnold Palmer presented to me the Arnold Palmer Spirit of Hope Award in which I was t...

Mom & Arnie

RICHARD TORMEY

I just wanted to say that my thoughts & prayers are with the entire Palmer family during this difficult time in your lives. I truley kno...

Arnold was the reason I started to play golf

Thomas Baur | 1968

As a very little kid in the mid to late 1960's, I watched golf on TV with my dad.  He liked Arnold Palmer, and of course, Arnold soon b...

The Day my family almost ran down Mr.Palmer

michael kovach | 2015

It was July 4th 2015 when my family almost ran Mr. Palmer down.Itook my family to Bedford,returning we decided to stay the night in Latrobe....

Watching him as a child.

Andy Byrd | 1964

When I was a kid I would plant myself in front of the TV to see Mr. Palmer on Shell's Wonderful World of Golf or the the series (don't recal...

L.A. Open - - Rancho Park

Eden Kennan | 1966

I'd been a member of Arnie's Army for a while then.  I celebrated the wins and groaned over the defeats.  I finally got to see him...

My First Time to see The King!

Greg Hays | 1979

Mr. Palmer was playing in an exhibition at The Des Moines Golf & Country Club. He hit his tee shot in the left rough and you could barel...

Retired

Al Bloom | 2002

I got my values from my Dad who was a long time unofficial member of Arnies Army. When Arnold was on TV, my Dad was always tuned in. 

Meeting the KING.

Terry Wheeler

Playing at Latrobe when I was approached if I wanted to me Mr. Palmer.  Went to clubhouse where he was having lunch.  We walked in...

Love and will miss you KING...

Johnny Vodanovich | 2003

I had the ridiculously good fortune to playing in a fivesome behind Arnie's fivesome at Bay Hill back in 2003... On the 7th hole on the ...

ARNOLD PALMER IMPRESSES A 17-YEAR-OLD PA BOY WITH HIS GRACE!

MacGregor Jones | 1963

In the Summer of 1963, my fifth year playing golf, the "YORK AREA JAYCEES" invited Arnold Palmer to play an exhibition match, at t...

Grandma's Kitchen

Albert Nelson | 1962

My Grandma Mamie was no sports nut , but a friend had told her about " this golfer " .  How exciting he was .  So here was Mamie d...

Your Youth Group

Howard Bankhead

In Huntsville at the Hooters Tournament at the Muni, I had a group of kids stationed between Hole 11 and 12. I made sure the kids understood...

Breakfast with Arnie and Winnie at Bay Hill

Mark Schacter | 1999

I remember talking  to them and I told Arnie to call a friend of mine in Vero Beach who has thinks that Shark cartilege  might be ...

Arnie's First PGA Victory Weston Golf Club , Toronto

Mark Schacter | 1955

Being from Toronto I had the pleasure of my parents telling me how they saw Arnold Palmer win his first tournament in Toronto at Weston

Putting Contest At Bay Hill

Mark Schacter | 1994

Took $5.00 off Arnie on the putting green at Bayhill  I think I still have that $5.00 bill

Desert Inn Black Jack Table

Mark Schacter | 1982

Had the pleasure of playing Black Jack n kfor 5 hours  at the Desert Inn at the next seat to Arnie.  I think we solved the world's...

Growing up as child

Andy Torok

Growing up as a child, there wasn't a Sunday that Mr Palmer wasn't in my family minds. Because of the type of person he was. 

The Concorde Flight to the 1984 Open at St Andrews

Mark Schacter | 1984

I was on the Concorde to the 1984 Open at St Andrews.   We made Arnie get off firstGod Bless Arnie

A True Gentleman

Jon Wile | 2001

It was the 2001 U.S.Senior Open at Salem Country Club in Peabody Mass.  My wife Debbi was attending the open and as she sat on the gras...

My encounter with "Arnie" at a GTE Senior PGA event

Tim Martin

I was lucky enough to be a marshal at a GTE Senior PGA tournament in Tampa, Florida in the early 90’s.  It was if I had won the lotto w...

Latrobe High School Boys golf team

Keith Gjebre | 2009

In  2009 my son Benjamin was a senior co-captain of the boys golf team. That year the team won the WPIAL and State PIAA title. Mr Palme...

A Life Full of Purpose

Fred Belknap

When we lose someone like Arnold Palmer, words can't put into perspective the void created. I never met Arnie in person but have watched him...

First time encounter

Doug Felts | 1982

I first saw Mr. Palmer at the very first golf tournament I ever went to. It was the Glen Campbell Invitational in Los Angeles at the Rancho ...

An experience with Arnie in 1960

Don Garcia | 1960

In 1960, I joined Arnie's Army at the Bermuda Dunes C.C. during the Bob Hope Classic.  As I followed down the fairways, I observed Arni...

Brown eyes

Bryan Smith

I had only seen Arnie on a black & white TV until I went to the Canadian Open.  He was coming down #1 at St. George's.  He's g...

My time with Arnie- the man who cared

Mark Larsen | 1993

I'm sitting here after just watching the memorial service for Arnold Palmer. What a legacy for a man that touched so many people with a posi...

Memories of a couple of my encounters with Mr. Palmer

Thomas Stevenson

Like everyone else in the golf business, I became a huge Arnold Palmer fan early on. My first encounter with Arnold Palmer was in 1976 at th...

One of a Kind Who Showed Kindess to Everyone

Mary Maciel | 2016

One of my biggest regrets was not writing to Arnold Palmer sooner as I know it would have meant so much to my avid golfer husband who turns ...

Well, don't hit it there

Bryan DiLucente

During a round at Latrobe Country Club, I hit the ball in the sandtraps on #8.  With Arnold standing there, I proceeded to complain abo...

PGA Championship Oakland Hills CC

Roy Burmeister | 1972

I remember being part of Arnie's Army in 1972 at Oakland Hills CC. He was my Mom's favorite player and we followed him for two days. On day ...

1980 Kemper Open

Joseph Dempsey | 1980

I was not a golfer. Baseball and football were my favorite sports. A business associate of mine was a golfer and had a couple of passes to t...

It was an honor.

Ronald Chretien | 2016

Last March I had the great opportunity to volunteer as a marshal at the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the first time. After the pre-tournam...

WORKING AT BAYHILL

CYNTHIA HAND-COOPER

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING MR. PALMER WHILE WORKING FOR HIM AT BAYHILL. I WORKED ON THE GOLF COURSE AS A GOLF COURSE MAINTAINANCE EMPLOYE...

The Dad/Role Model for many ...

Tom Sahlberg

As a child of the 50s who loved golf at a very early age - I grew up with Mr. Palmer being MY role model.  Watching him ALL THE TIME as...

Arnie's golf clinic

Charles Kowalski | 1965

Arnie graciously gave a free golf clinic to a group of Air Traffic controllers  from the Boston ARTCC at Westover Air Force base in 196...

JUST ANOTHER GUY HAVING A BEER

bill raymond

I think that it was around 2005 and Arnold was playing in a Senior tounament at Ridgewood Country Club in Ridgewood N.J. I was staying at th...

My brother was named after Arnold in 1961

Bob Johnson | 1961

I was 10 years old when my brother was born.  His name was Arnold

"We don't take trips, that go that Far."

Dave Baron | 2004

I was caddying for a student, Preston Schaub, in the inaugural First Tee Open. We were on the practice tee at Pebble Beach. Preston was hitt...

thank you Mr. Palmer

john pitts | 2016

i was able to attend the 2008 us open in Pa. yet did not meet Mr. Palmer due to his other obligations. i just wanted to thank him from the b...

a lifetime of memories

david corum | 2016

i was raised by a single mom. in the middle 60"s i was 11 years old. back then the only tv coverage was an occasionalgolf tournament. i woul...

My "Weekend with Arnie"

Dave Field

Like a lot of people, I started playing golf  and especially watching golf because of Arnold Palmer. Back in the late 1990's the Senior...

1992 U.S. Senior Open Saucon Valley CC

Steve Kerbacher | 1992

I met Mr. Palmer at the 1992 Senior Open at Saucon Valley CC. I was attending the event with my father and Arnold was his favorite player on...

First time at Bay Hill

Rick Vano | 1998

First time visiting Bay Hill and was in the grill room after my round.  Saw Mr. Palmer sitting with his group in the far back right cor...

Experiences Shared

Richard Donnelly | 2016

As a 26 year Air Force veteran, I am proud, as a 10 year volunteer, I am honored to be associated with Bay Hill, as a fan, I am&nb...

MY IDOL

RANDY RARIDEN

I watched Arnie win his first Masters and got hooked on golf.  Have been an avid golfer ever since.  He was my idol.  Losing ...

to Mr. Palmer

tony marchese

I have never met you but i feel like i lost a friend. What you have done with you giving back its somenthing that will not be reapeated agai...

I helped him look for a ball in the woods we did not find it

louis marchegiano

arnold was playing in avendale pa. I walked with him for 6 holes he hit in the woods we did not find it I will hold that time forever

Thank you, Mr. Palmer. You touched the hearts of generations

Michael Goyette

I have never cried so much after the passing of someone I didn't know, and during a memorial I was not able to attend, as I have for Arnold ...

Respect for Fans

Eric Seatvet | 1988

I met Mr. Palmer  a food show in Chicago in 1988.  He was representing the Nabisco company at the trade show booth.  Fans wer...

Thank You Mr Palmer

Paul Benoit

I never met Arnald Palmer but starting golf at a late age , about 20-25 years ago , I watched him in black and white competing with the Bear...

The Beginning Came at the End

Chipper Keener | 1994

my story of Arnold Palmer is one of a different generation. I was 10 years old when I watched Mr. Palmer play in his final US open. I asked ...

My Queen hoped I would be like the King

Burn Dietrich

Growing up my Mom loved him and spoke very highly of him. I took up golf a year ago and started learning about the game and Arnold. I am con...

Autograph

Pat Johnson | 1987

 The seniors were playing Newport country club in Newport Rhode Island I was standing near the third Green as he approached I asked for...

Life

greg speetzen

My first connection to golf is through my father and his admiration for Arnie.  My Dad wore Pequin and we watched Arnie charge through ...

Perfect Pebble Day

Renee Simpson | 1995

I will never forget arriving at Pebble Beach at I believe was the 1995 AT&T golf tournament. I entered on the 10th fairway and was stopp...

Legends of Golf at Onion Creek Austin Texas

David Zepeda | 1989

Followed Arnold the whole round, i saw one shot his tee shot landed in a hole covered by grass the ball sitting down covered. I didn't reali...

Foxwood Resort and Casino

Jack Madanian

I am lucky to have a great friend.  He is a "high roller" at Foxwoods.  Quarterly, they have a celebrity dinner and I was lucky to...

Golf with Dad

Jordan Andrews

I shared golf with my Dad long before I tried to swing a club. Some of my favorite memories are walking local courses in Pinehurst, NC on co...

No thanks, fans come first

Stephen Vodanovich

I followed Arnold in the PGA event in New Orleans when it was played at Lakewood Country Club -- across the river from New Orleans.  He...

My unforgettable moment with the Great Mr. Palmer

Mike Winberg | 1993

I met Mr. Palmer at a Senior Tournament at West Chester Country Club - Wester Chester PA in 1993.All the great were there, as well as the Bi...

Getting "The Autograph"

Steve Slater | 1992

I took my  sons, Collin & James,  then ages 7 & 9,  to a practice round of the 1994 PGA Championship at Southern Hill...

2014 Masters

Eric Alaniz | 2014

In 2014 while stationed at Fort Gordon I was able to work security for The Masters Tournament and be one of only 4 posted on Magnolia Lane. ...

The reason I love Arnie

Jason Cuthrell

I have a good story for you. My grandfather god rest his soul was playing a tournament at Belmont golf course in Richmond,Virginia and for s...

Competition golf

Alex Howlett | 2004

i had the opportunity to see Arnie play in a team event when I was 12 along with Jack and Gary. In the practice round there was a lot of f s...

I remember Arnie.

Linda Johnson | 1986

I was 45 and visiting my relatives for a week  in my hometown of  Jacksonville, FL,  during the spring of 1986. It was a ...

Exhibition round at Cedar Creek GC in Leo Indiana

Cleat Griswold | 1968

Arnie played an exhibition round in a foursome which also had a local teenage phenom, Billy Kratcert in it. This was my only time to see Arn...

1978 Hawaiian Open

Tim Shepherd | 1978

At the 1978 Hawaiian Open, I was fortunate to have an encounter with the King of Golf, Arnold Palmer. I was a Marine Sergeant stationed at M...

arnie's kindness

keith beckum

15 or so years ago I finished reading Arnold's Biography and penned a fan letter to him. I explained that as a native Augustan I had attende...

Interviewing Arnie

Bob McLain | 1979

As a novice TV sportscaster in Charleston SC I went to Hilton Head for the Heritage Classic.As I stood behind the 18th green and saw Arnie i...

Army follower

Karen Schmeets

Never had the honor of formally meeting the King. Daw him in his cart at the Masters. Always that wonderful smile on hs face. Will always re...

BayHill Celebrity Golf Tournament

BrianDale Pearson | 2012

My #ArnoldPalmer memory winning the trophy at #BayHill celebrity event #TheKing 's property @TigerWoods besting the pros⛳️@HipHopGolfTV #RIP...

Mom's birthday

Scott Trethaway | 1978

I worked at Pine Needles in the late 70's, Arnie signed a birthday card to my Mom which she treasured until her passing in 2015 at age 88.

A man of the people

JOHN RIORDAN | 1960

RIP and I'm sure he'll get to 500,000 people playing golf with him.  Now that he is upstairs!

Eagle Ranch Golf Club

Charles Garcia | 2001

In 2001 Arnie came to Colorado to open his new golf course.  He contacted us at Open Fairways and asked if we could bring some of our k...

Mr. Palmer reminds me of my late father

Dennis Woods | 2016

I've watched Mr. Palmer for years on TV, and always felt a connection even through the screen.  When my father passed away, I watched a...

Polaroid Moment at the Cleveland Open

Peter Economus | 1964

My future wife and I attended the final round of 1964 Cleveland Open. Arnie was one of the leaders. When he came out of the clubhouse, thron...

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Palmer But...

Casey Sabinash

As a young business professional looking to gain any kind of ground in the tough world we live in today, I needed a roll model to be able to...

Arnie,my dad and me

Dale Solloway | 1984

I first met Mr. Palmer at the 1984 Senior TPC in Cleveland(Canterbury G.C.). I took my dad who never played a round of golf in his life. He ...

Same Town

Buster Judy

Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Palmer.  I did live in Orlando for many years as he did.  I would look for ...

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