Name: Arnold Palmer's decade of dominance
Uploaded: 2017-03-14T20:35:51.000Z
Duration: 244 s
Description: The 1960's were truly dominated by Arnold Palmer, a decade where 43 of his 62 PGA TOUR wins came. Palmer captivated fans with his charismatic aura and "go for broke" style of play.

Check the best moments of all time from The American Express, including David Duval's memorable 59 and Arnold Palmer shooting his age at 71. 
 

Best moments from The American Express

In 1962, a then 22-year-old Jack Nicklaus defeated Arnold Palmer in a playoff at Oakmont Country Club. The U.S. Open was Nicklaus’ first PGA TOUR victory and marked a symbolic “changing of the guard” moment for the game.

Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer | 1962 U.S. Open

In 1994, Shell's Wonderful World of Golf hosted a matchup for the ages at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2, featuring golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus emerged victorious with a 67, while Palmer shot a 74.

Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus play historic matchup at Pinehurst No. 2

At the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, fans will get a chance to try Arnold Palmer’s custom Wilson Dyna-Powered golf clubs, many of which he worked on himself.

A close look at Arnold Palmer’s golf clubs

The 1983 Skins Game was the first of it’s kind, hosted at the Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Arizona, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Tom Watson. Check out the best shots and highlights from the incredible event.


Nicklaus, Palmer, Player and Watson | 1983 Skins Game

62-time PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer was told many times during his career to tweak and change his golf swing. Director of Instruction at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, John O’Leary III, talks about Palmer’s internal belief in himself and his swing and how he has influenced the next generation of golfers to “swing their swing.”

Arnold Palmer | Swing your swing

The par-5 6th hole at Bay Hill Club & Lodge is one of the most unique and daunting holes in all of golf. 62-time PGA TOUR winner Arnold Palmer tells a story about taking on the hole when he was a young boy. As the game and players have evolved, more and more players have grown to test their limits at the par-5 6th hole, with none more exciting than Bryson DeChambeau’s drives in the 3rd and 4th round of the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. DeChambeau talks about the hole and what prompted him to take on the epic challenge.

The evolution of No. 6 at Bay Hill and DeChambeau’s impact in 2021

62-time PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer was told many times during his career to tweak and change his golf swing. Director of Instruction at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, John O’Leary III, talks about Palmer’s internal belief in himself and his swing and how he has influenced the next generation of golfers such as Jon Rahm, Jim Furyk, Hideki Matsuyama and much more to “swing their swing.”

Unique swings on the PGA TOUR

Arnold Palmer made a career out of executing daring shots and hitting big drives. That dates to his childhood, when a member at Latrobe Country Club would pay young Arnie a nickel to drive her ball over a ditch.

Arnold Palmer’s first on-course earnings

In the fourth round of The American Express 2001, a then 71-year-old Arnold Palmer shot a 71 to match his age in incredible fashion. Check out the best highlights from this stunning round from Palmer. Since this round, no one has shot their age on the PGA TOUR.

71-year-old Arnold Palmer shoots his age at The American Express 2001

Sam Saunders was caddying for his grandfather Arnold Palmer at the 2004 Arnold Palmer Invitational, his last year playing the tournament. Saunders recalls the memorable shot where Palmer took driver off the deck at the par-4 18th at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Sam Saunders recalls Arnold Palmer's driver off the deck at Bay Hill

Bay Hill Club & Lodge is a familiar place for Arnold Palmer’s grandson Sam Saunders. He revisits memories of spending time with his grandfather around the course and watching Palmer tinker with his clubs.

Sam Saunders’ memories of Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill

Since 1952, Connecticut has been home to the Travelers Championship, where legends solidified their careers and others captured significant victories.

The Travelers Championship’s rich history

Tiger Woods discusses his admiration and respect for Arnold Palmer. Woods has eight victories at Mr. Palmer's event at Bay Hill, now known as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. 

Tiger Woods reflects on playing at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Current PGA TOUR players reflect on the impact Arnold Palmer had on them when signing autographs, from legibility to interacting with fans.


Arnold Palmer's influence on signing autographs

The Travelers Championship lost two key figures last year and, therefore, established a Memorial Garden to help remember those like two-time champion Arnold Palmer and former Travelers CEO Jay Fishman. 


Travelers Championship memorializes Arnold Palmer, Jay Fishman 

Current and past PGA TOUR players sound off on some of their most memorable moments with Arnold Palmer throughout the years, including Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer, Padraig Harrington, and Jason Day


Arnold Palmer stories from PGA TOUR players

The 1960's were truly dominated by Arnold Palmer, a decade where 43 of his 62 PGA TOUR wins came. Palmer captivated fans with his charismatic aura and "go for broke" style of play.


Arnold Palmer's decade of dominance

Arnold Palmer lived by one life principle, "Go for it." Nicknamed "The King," Palmer racked up 62 PGA TOUR wins throughout his career, including 7 major championships.


The legend of Arnold Palmer

From 62 PGA TOUR wins, to opening two hospitals, and everything in between, Arnold Palmer truly was a pioneer in the game of golf and in the community.


The legacy of Arnold Palmer

It may have happened in a flash, but it was a love affair by the golfing world that originated all the way back in the late 1950's.


The history of Arnie's Army

Over the course of three decades, the Bay Hill Club and Lodge has become synonymous with one of the strongest fields in golf, as the game's best come to pay tribute to Arnold Palmer on an annual basis.


The creation of the Arnold Palmer Invitational

On Arnold Palmer's 60th birthday, the doors opened for the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. 27 years later, the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies opened, allowing the Arnold Palmer Hospital to solely dedicate itself to the care and treatment of children.


Arnold Palmer: An icon both on and off the golf course

Arnold Palmer paved the way for the PGA TOUR and its players and showed us what it meant to be good both on and off the course. Join Arnie's Army in celebrating his life and legacy at the 2017 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard March 16-19 only on GOLF Channel and NBC. 

PGA TOUR - Greatest Good - Arnold Palmer

A celebration of Arnold Palmer's historic career; the one-hour show documents Mr. Palmer and his profound impact on both the PGA TOUR and the world of sports both on and off the course.


PGA TOUR 2017: Arnold Palmer presented by Mastercard

His magnetic personality helped Arnold Palmer translate his celebrity and achievements as a PGA TOUR player into numerous successful business ventures. One way Mr. Palmer increased his business efficiency was through his pilot's license, which allowed him to manage his time and travel better.

Arnold Palmer: A sports icon

Arnold Palmer teed it up a total of 2,571 rounds throughout his career, tallied 734 career starts and amassed 62 PGA TOUR titles. Mr. Palmer was the model of consistency throughout his career, once recording a win for 17 consecutive seasons from 1955 through 1971.

Arnold Palmer: By the numbers

Bay Hill Club and Lodge has hosted the Arnold Palmer Invitational every year since 1979. The biggest names in golf have made this tournament an annual stop in order to pay their respect to Mr. Palmer and everything he did for the game of golf.

Bay Hill: Arnie's place

The Arnold Palmer Invitational continues to raise millions of dollars annually for the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. In addition to being a family-friendly atmosphere, the 158-bed facility also ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

Arnold Palmer: Giving back

The PGA TOUR and golf fans everywhere honor Mr. Palmer's legacy. He truly brought golf to the masses and elevated golf to newfound visibility and popularity. In this tribute video, Jay Haas, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus narrate one of Mr. Palmer's favorite poems by Walter D. Wintle entitled "The Man Who Thinks He Can." To join Arnie's Army visit ArniesArmy.com and share personal memories of Arnold at #ArniesArmy.

A Tribute to Arnold Palmer

Following the final round of the 2016 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy reacts to the news of the death of golfing icon Arnold Palmer

Rory McIlroy reacts to the passing of Arnold Palmer

The legendary Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87. Beloved by his legions of fans as Arnies Army, 'The King' won 62 PGA TOUR events and made an everlasting impact on the game of golf.

In Memoriam: Arnold Palmer

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Chris Gotterup drains 11-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

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Alex Fitzpatrick holes 33-foot shot for birdie on No. 3 at Cadillac

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Michael Thorbjornsen drains 13-foot putt for birdie on No. 2 at Cadillac

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Alex Fitzpatrick's 167-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at Cadillac

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Daniel Berger gets up-and-down from 118 yards for birdie on No. 3 at Cadillac

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Alex Fitzpatrick makes birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

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Kristoffer Reitan hits tee shot to 8 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at Cadillac

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J.T. Poston hits tee shot to 8 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at Cadillac

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Nicolai Højgaard reaches par-5 No. 1 in two, makes birdie at Cadillac

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J.T. Poston's 159-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at Cadillac

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Aldrich Potgieter drains 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

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Alex Noren's 167-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at Cadillac

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J.T. Poston drains 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at Cadillac

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Kurt Kitayama sinks 17-foot putt for birdie on No. 4 at Cadillac

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