This week marks the first Masters since Arnold Palmer’s passing last September, and the feeling of absence will likely be profound. Our guest is award-winning and best-selling writer Tom Callahan, whose new Palmer biography, “Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer,” hits stores on April 4. We talk about Palmer’s life, his impact on golf and […]
PODCAST: Talking Arnold Palmer with biographer Tom Callahan
April 3, 2017 by
This week marks the first Masters since Arnold Palmer’s passing last September, and the feeling of absence will likely be profound. Our guest is award-winning and best-selling writer Tom Callahan, whose new Palmer biography, “Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer,” hits stores on April 4. We talk about Palmer’s life, his impact on golf and […]
Watch PGA featured holes from Arnold Palmer Invitational live on Yahoo Sports
March 16, 2017 by
It will be an emotional week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as the event will be played for the first time since the passing of The King in September. Five of the top 10 players in the world — defending champion Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, Henrik Stenson and Rickie Fowler — will be […]
Horschel laments perceived lack of top-player support for Palmer Invitational
March 11, 2017 by
Billy Horschel wants a stronger field for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Getty Images) In just over a week, the first Arnold Palmer Invitational since Mr. Palmer’s passing in September starts. Despite pushes from PGA Tour players who believe competing in the event is a sign of reverence for Mr. Palmer’s life and legacy, a number […]
Sam Saunders leads Genesis Open 50 years after grandfather Palmer won it
February 18, 2017 by
Fifty years ago, Arnold Palmer won the Los Angeles Open for the third and final time in his career. He bested Gay Brewer by five shots and picked up a $ 20,000 winner’s check for his second consecutive win in the tournament. On Thursday, Palmer’s grandson, Sam Saunders, positioned himself atop the leaderboard at what […]
Wake Forest basketball to honor Arnold Palmer with uniform patch
October 25, 2016 by
Wake Forest basketball jerseys will honor Arnold Palmer. (@UniWatch on Twitter) Wake Forest University will continue to honor one of its most famous alumni, Arnold Palmer, during the basketball season. The Atlantic Coast Conference school will add an circular patch with Palmer’s initials, AP, in black stitching in front of a gold background. FIRST LOOK: […]
How Arnold Palmer the man created 'Arnold Palmer,' the drink
September 26, 2016 by
Arnold Palmer passed away Sunday, a pivotal and crushing moment for sports and several generations of golf fans. But for many more, Arnold Palmer’s name will live on as the perfect summertime drink: half lemonade, half iced tea. The blend has been an “Arnold Palmer” for longer than most Americans have been alive. Its exact […]
Arnold Palmer to release memoir in October
June 7, 2016 by
Arnold Palmer has lived an incredible life, and the King now wants to share some of what’s he experienced. Palmer will release a memoir, set to be released October 25, entitled “A Life Well Played: My Stories.” It’s a follow-on to his 1999 autobiography, “A Golfer’s Life,” which he wrote with James Dodson. “Though I […]
Jason Day shoots 65, opens up big lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 20, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. Jason Day is on fire at Bay Hill. The world No. 3 backed up an opening 6-under 66 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a Friday 65 that has him well in command. Day went bogey-free on Friday, a day after blitzing Bay Hill’s back nine in 31 strokes […]
