A Life Well Played

Arnold Daniel Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1929. From 1958 through 1964, he was a professional golfer. He won seven major titles: four Masters, one United States Open, and two British Opens. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the National Sports Award. As the president of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, he supervised the design and development of more than 300 new or remodeled golf courses worldwide, as well as golf clubs and clothing. He died of complications from heart problems on September 25, 2016 at the age of 87.

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