CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — Arnold Palmer returned to the site of his legendary 1960 U.S. Open victory at Cherry Hills last week to attend The Palmer Cup, his namesake collegiate Ryder Cup style event.
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Today, Arnold Palmer flew his Citation X from Nashville to Dallas to take part in an HP Byron Nelson Championship luncheon ceremony where he received the Byron Nelson Prize and a $100,000 contribution to a charity of his choice. The Byron Nelson Prize is awarded each year to a person or organization in the golf world who exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship, integrity and philanthropy that Byron Nelson personified. The T.Boone Pickens Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the Byron Nelson Prize that was created by the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, the tournament organization.
On Monday, Palmer attended The Vinny, an annual pro/celebrity event hosted by music star Vince Gill that benefits youth golf. Palmer spent much of the day posing for pictures, signing autographs and chatting with players at the Golf Club of Tennessee.
When asked for comment on his recent stint philanthropic visits, Palmer simply stated "It was a very heart-warming two-day tour."
Palmer fielded many questions at The Vinny; read the full article at The Tennessean.
The United States Golf Association is inviting the public to participate in a very special project to celebrate a true sporting legend and a great American.
Arnold Palmer will be celebrating his 80th birthday on September 10, 2009. To honor the occasion, the USGA Museum has launched an online Arnold Palmer Memory Book. The purpose of the Web site is to collect personal stories and memories of Arnold, and allow the public to view other fans’ appreciation of him. Fans can submit their reflections about Arnold in the form of words, images or video.
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Tiger Woods hasn’t had many rounds under his belt this year after missing eight months because of reconstructive knee surgery, but he still knows how to manage his game at Bay Hill.
Second-round leader Sean O'Hair bogeyed three of his last four holes Saturday afternoon at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, but fought his way to a one-over-par 71 and still managed to widen his advantage over most of the field heading into today's final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.
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One shot often can change a round. Vaughn Taylor is the latest proof of that.
With two young children and a third one on the way in June, Sean O'Hair doesn't need any more excitement in his life, unless i8t comes in the form of the golf he produced Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.
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