Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Daniel Palmeris a retired American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in professional golf history. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955. Nicknamed "The King", he is one of golf's most popular stars and its most important trailblazer, because he was the first superstar of the sport's television age, which began in the 1950s...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth10 September 1929
CityLatrobe, PA
CountryUnited States of America
We have a great field and I'm very happy about that. It's a tough time of year as it gets closer to the Masters, but I'm appreciative of the players who are here, and I'm expecting a great week.
I watch (Weir) a lot, it's not too far from normal after having a couple of good years, and really playing very well,
I've been playing there since 1955, but now I'm not so sure.
Peter and I have been good friends for a long time and we've played a lot of golf together, in competition and otherwise. It's a relationship that has been ongoing for many, many years and once again, to have the opportunity to play as we will, it's going to be fun. I just hope I can keep him from being embarrassed by my poor golf.
Phil [Mickelson] has done a great job. He's a great player and he's conducted himself very well through the years. He's been a good ambassador for the game. He hasn't won in a while, but he still has time, and it wouldn't surprise me if he won again.
That should be classified as one of the major championships,
It's become easier and easier every year since then.
Many people don't know that I experienced a blood clot caused by deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, which is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often the leg or thigh. I'm fortunate that my DVT was diagnosed and treated before it led to something even more serious and that's why I encourage people to talk to their doctor if they think something is wrong. I've teamed up with Janssen Pharmaceuticals to raise awareness about blood clot prevention and treatment.
I still enjoy what I do. I haven't been playing much golf and none since I dislocated my shoulder, but I come to the office every day.
I've drawn a lot of inspiration from people who have supported me, golfers who have helped me. If it wasn't for the game of golf I'd probably be mowing the greens back in Latrobe.
I'll tell you how optimistic I am: I've been married less than a year, and I'm building my wife a new house, ... She's putting in all these things to keep me going, and rocking chairs are one of them. But I'm not going to use them for a while.
I love the place, but now I'm not so sure. There are some things that are taking the realistic Augusta away. It's changed dramatically from the course I've known the last 50 years.
I think it's going to be exciting for me and it's going to be somewhat sentimental,
Hell, who knows? ... Maybe even my golf swing will get better.