Golf Quote Of The Week – Nov. 19th, 2013

“Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.”

Arnold Palmer

Here is a little bit about one of the Best Golf Players in the history of the Game.

Arnold Daniel Palmer was born on September 10, 1929, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Currently lives in Orlando, Florida.

It is known as one of the greatest players in the history of men’s professional golf, nicknamed “The King”. He is also part of “The Big Three” in golf, along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.

Palmer won 62 PGA Tours, 7 Major Championships (4 Masters, 1 US Open and 2 Open Championships), 2 European Tours, 2 PGA Tour of Australasia and 10 Champions Tour.

In 1971 won the Bob Jones award.

In 1974 was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

In 1983 won the Old Tom Morris award.

In 1998 won the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 2000 won the Payne Stewart award.

Among many, many other achievements.

We have certainty been lucky to see him play, hear him give great advices, and have the opportunity to play on a few Golf Courses designed by him.

We hope that he continues to leave his mark in this incredible game of Golf.

 

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