Name: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus play historic matchup at Pinehurst No. 2
Uploaded: 2024-08-03T14:24:07.000Z
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Description: 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.

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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

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Nicklaus, Palmer, Player and Watson | 1983 Skins Game

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Arnold Palmer | Swing your swing

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Anne Bogenrief, a volunteer at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, was honored as the 2021 PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year. Tournament hosts Jack and Barbara Nicklaus surprised Bogenrief with the award during an annual celebration for the tournament. Bogenrief was presented with an inscribed crystal and the opportunity to donate funds to the charity of her choice on behalf of the PGA TOUR.

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