Advantages: One of the world's greatest living golfers Disadvantages: Not a single thing
~ ~ Arnold Palmer, from here on called by his nickname “Arnie”, is the American professional golfer who almost single-handedly dragged the game of golf from the doldrums in the 1950’s and 1960’s, when it had hit perhaps one of its lowest ebbs.
Born in 1929 in Latrobe in Pennsylvania, this was a guy who looked as though he had just come of the building site, with his rugged features and hands that resembled two sides of ham.
... ...he broke almost every rule in the book when it came to “how to” swing the golf club. The best way to describe it would be to liken it to someone swinging a sledgehammer at a breezeblock!
But boy, was it effective!
With his charming and constant smile and magnetic personality, Arnie attacked golf courses with a mixture of sheer brute force and the putting touch of an angel. Every round of golf was like a declaration of war, and right ...
the_mad_cabbie 20.10.2001
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Advantages: Exciting attacking style Disadvantages: Should have won more majors
...championship bout." Charles Price.
Arnold Palmer has a style of play that was largely responsible for his unique charisma. He always made the game seem a battle against the golf course. Spectators at an event and the television viewers at home loved to see him play and even today, when he is well into his 60's, many would rather see him open a soft drink can than others hole a full bunker shot.
Top players have mostly hit the ball very hard, but ... ...majors.
The appeal of Arnold Palmer continues, even though it is over 30 years since he last won a major. On the US seniors tour and on his occasional appearances elsewhere, Arnie still has his 'army', however far down the field he may be.
Career Milestones:
- 1929 Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- 1954 US Amateur Champion, after which he turns professional
- 1955 1st professional win, the Canadian Open
- 1958 Wins his first major, the Masters
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rawduu 07.04.2001
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