Name: The history of Arnie's Army
Uploaded: 2017-03-14T20:10:19.000Z
Duration: 262 s
Description: 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.

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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Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Brooks Koepka discusses his current form as he returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, comparing it to 2018 when he captured the second of his back-to-back titles at the championship.

Brooks Koepka on form ahead of return to Shinnecock Hills

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler explains why completing the career Grand Slam isn't his motivation, saying he is committed to becoming the best version of himself while enjoying the competition rather than feeling like he has to win.

Scottie Scheffler on chasing career Grand Slam

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, Adam Scott reflects on reaching the milestone of 100 consecutive major championship starts, discusses the focus required to sustain the streak over 25 years and shares whether he believes he can approach Jack Nicklaus’ record of 146 straight major appearances.

Adam Scott on playing in 100th consecutive major championship

Rick Gehman and Chris Breece break down Xander Schauffele's recent struggles on the greens and explain why he could break out of that slump this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Golfbet Data Dive: Why Xander Schauffele's putting woes could end at U.S. Open

After reaching World No. 1 and winning two majors in 2018, Brooks Koepka has spent the past eight years adapting his game. See how his swing has evolved as he works his way back into contention.

Brooks Koepka’s swing evolution since 2018

Brooks Koepka reflects on the key moments of his 2018 U.S. Open Championship victory at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, including his trouble at the 11th hole and the significance of winning on Father's Day with his dad in attendance.

Relive Brooks Koepka's closing stretch to win 2018 U.S. Open

Listen in and join Corey Pavin as he breaks down the famous 4-wood he hit at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on his way to winning the 1995 U.S. Open Championship.

Corey Pavin reflects on 1995 U.S. Open winning moment

Pat Mayo and Will Gray look into the different DraftKings markets for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open and share their predictions for the top two players in the world at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

DraftKings markets: Expectations for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy at U.S. Open

At the 2026 U.S. Open, Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive start in a major championship. Watch the evolution of Scott’s incredible swing.

Adam Scott’s swing through the years

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy explains the fine line between a difficult and unfair course setup, why good shots should be rewarded and bad shots punished and how softer greens can sometimes make the short game even more challenging than firm, fast conditions.

Rory McIlroy on difference between difficult, unfair U.S. Open setups

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman highlights three players worth backing in finishing-position markets as the world's best prepare to face Shinnecock Hills.

Running with Rick: Three bets to target at U.S. Open

Pat Mayo joins the Golfbet team to go over the keys to filling out your betting card at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for the 2026 U.S. Open.

Golfbet Roundtable: Key stats, predictions for U.S. Open

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, defending champion J.J. Spaun explains how he has prepared for the wind on Long Island by dialing in low-flighted iron shots, working on creative shot-shaping, and focusing on carry numbers as he looks to conquer firm conditions awaiting the field at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

J.J. Spaun on preparing for Shinnecock Hills test ahead of title defense

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, 2023 champion Wyndham Clark explains why playing from the fairway, finding the right spots on Shinnecock Hills' challenging greens and excelling in lag putting will separate the eventual champion from the field.

Wyndham Clark on keys to success at Shinnecock Hills

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, 2022 champion Matt Fitzpatrick shares why he enjoys these historic venues, explaining how the tight, firm and challenging setup at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club matches the traditional grit and prestige he envisions for a major championship.

Matt Fitzpatrick on why Shinnecock Hills fits U.S. Open

Follow 2026 RBC Canadian Open winner Bud Cauley after his first PGA TOUR victory as he celebrates on the 18th green with his family.

Mic'd up with Bud Cauley after winning RBC Canadian Open

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, Jackson Koivun explains his preparation process for his second U.S. Open start at an unfamiliar course, including watching YouTube videos from the 2018 edition and focusing on chipping and putting practice while learning the golf course in person.

Jackson Koivun on preperation process for Shinnecock Hills

In 2018, Bud Cauley was involved in a life-threatening car accident that derailed his career. Months later, while recovering, he met his now-wife, Kristi. Had the accident not happened, he might never have been home to meet her. 
“The worst thing that’s ever happened to me led to the best thing that’s ever happened,” he said. Eight years later in his 239th career start on TOUR, Cauley won his first PGA TOUR title at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.