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[@JDL0427]

I am from Chicago. My golf group played in the Heinz NFL Alumni golf outing in the Pittsburgh area a few times and one year we arranged to play the day before at Arnie’s home course Latrobe CC. By the time we got to the golf course it was in the afternoon and the locker room guy said Arnie was on the golf course playing in a member event. We were like kids just knowing he was there. When we caught glimpse of him from a couple of fairways away it was awesome. When we stopped at the halfway house after 9 I ordered a Rolling Rock and the young lady behind the counter asked me if I wanted a chilli dog and I said no thanks, saving my appetite for a steak dinner later. Then she said, “Palmer had one” and that’s all that took. It was early evening when we finished and the club general manager came out to greet us as we walked off 18. When we asked if he could recommend a good place for a steak dinner he said, “Oh no boys, Mr. Palmer would like you to have dinner in our dining room”. We sprinted to the car to get jackets and then we stopped by the pro shop to get a shirt. We must have taken too long because after awhile the general manager came in the shop and told us Arnie was waiting on us. We sheepishly headed with him up to the dining room and he sat us next to The King’s table of at least a dozen guests, including Mrs. Palmer. As he was seating us he told us to order a drink and settle in and that Mr. Palmer would stop by at some point. Sure enough, after about 10 minutes there he was standing at our table. He kind of snuck up on us so as soon as we realized it we shot up out of our chairs. As everyone says, he was incredibly warm and present with us. Asking about Chicago and golf talk. He wasn’t rushed at all but after maybe 5 minutes he excused himself and went back to his table. We were buzzed. I remember he had on a navy blazer with a Latrobe CC embroidered patch. I remember it seemed so perfect that a guy who was known all over the world was properly representing his home club. After about an hour his group started saying their goodbyes and he gave us a nod as he walked them out. Then after about 10 minutes he was back at our table and directing the GM to bring all the left over wine from his large group to ours. It was a comical sight to see our table for 4 completely filled with Arnold Palmer brand wine bottles. As he was standing there he was kind of situated behind me and as he was talking he had his hands gripping my shoulders and when he laughed he would give me good clap on them. I kept thinking about how everyone always talked about his hands and his famous iron grip. Anyway, he stayed for a good 15 minutes and you could telll he had a nice buzz on from his dinner. As he was leaving I told him my brother had married a gal from Latrobe and she always said the correct pronunciation by the locals was “lay trobe” not “luh trobe”. I asked him to settle the debate with my group who thought I was making it up. So he said, “Well I’ve been all over the world and everyone says luh trobe and I don’t bother to correct them, but around here, it’s lay trobe” and he let out a great big laugh. What a great, great man!

[@raspikes]

I met Mr. Palmer as he walked into our Cadillac showroom. I was the newest salesperson there. He was mild and friendly. He said that he was on his way to a tournament at Doral, when the motor went out in his car. He looked at the one, for only a moment and said "This one is fine". I ushered him into my office. We had just sat down to do the paperwork, when the general manager walked in. He introduced himself to Mr. Palmer, and invited him into his office, saying that he would personally handle the sale. Mr. Palmer said "That's alright, Mr. Spikes is doing just fine." Because the manager insisted, he finally stood up, thanked me, smiled like the truest of gentleman and said "I'm sorry, son". He left my office to go with the GM. I transferred his clubs and a few personal things from the old car to the new one. As he left, he thanked me again, shook my hand, and said again that he was very sorry about how things had gone. After he left, the GM came into my office, and said, tersely, that Mr. Palmer owned a Cadillac dealership in South Carolina, and that dealers will deal only with other dealers, and not salespeople. He walked away briskly. Mr Palmer had not asked to speak to a higher-up, nor acted "uppity", but displayed only politeness, warmth, kindness and sincerity. What an honorable gentleman, and what an honor to know him, even for only an hour.

[@Mike-og3xb]

Grandson's comments were really beautiful. "I wanted to talk to you." Wow.

[@stockvaluedotcom]

I dated a woman who grew up adjacent to Westchester Golf Course, where a pro tournament was held every year. She and her two sisters volunteered to work there for several years in their teens. They would, of course ask players for autographs. She told me Arnie was always so friendly and would talk with her like he had all the time in the world and do the same with her sisters. We and the golf community were very lucky to have him.

[@grandadneal8114]

I thought that story was going in a whole different direction until i clicked on read more

[@Woodstockneverhappened]

I started golf over 40 years ago. My first set of clubs were persimmon, Arnold Palmer, autograph series.

[@chrisbates7743]

Arnold Palmer, came up and spoke to me right in the middle of a tournament, most charismatic person I have ever met.

[@walterpalmer2749]

Nicklaus sheer class. The greatest rivals made for greatest friends. Class met class.

Jack got to me here. I wasn't planning on shedding tears, but he got to me.

[@scoolzdevries]

@ - you're not alone.

[@robertstout6111]

Arnold Palmer was playing in the US Senior Open at Saucon Valley CC in Bethlehem, PA. My young son and I were there for a practice round and here's what happened. We were standing all alone along the edge of the fairway where it was roped off. Arnold Palmer was drinking a soft drink out of an official US Senior Open plastic cup. He saw me and my son and came over and gave the empty cup to my son. It was a thrill for both myself and my son. Needless to say, my son is 43 years old now and still has that cup from Arnold Palmer!!!! He was a Great Champion and Great Person!!!!

[@ryantishler960]

I met Arnold Palmer at a golf tournament. I went up to him and asked for is autograph. He signed my hat and I introduced myself to him and thanked him for the autograph. Then he gave me one of his balls he played with that day and said have fun with it. I thanked him for everything and left . I will never for get that day. It was so nice that he took time out to talk to me. I still think he is one of the greatest golfers ever. May he R.I.P.

[@porico51]

Maybe not the greatest record wise, but the greatest and most important person in golf history. No other major athlete was as nice and friendly to the average fan.

[@davidtowers1282]

Arnold Palmer was walking up to the tee on one of the railway holes in the 1993 senior British Open at Royal Lytham St Annes when he looked me in the eye and nodded, a great gesture from a true gentleman of the game of golf. This was a special moment in my life which has stayed with me. God bless you Arnold Palmer and thank you for that special moment you gave me in my life.

[@jameschavez6400]

They Burned A Piece Of Our Heart ,Long Live The King In Memoy

[@davidgarber8116]

Arnie is why I've been playing this silly game for 45 years. Got a birdie on a short par 4. Kids and their coach gave me a standing ovation. Brought tears to my eyes. Thanked each one of them. Good times😄

[@rhtball]

I was fortunate to see Arnold play and even got his Autograph, which I will cherish for the rest of my life...Arnie was Golf.....

[@Ranger704]

My Dad who passed away in 77 loved Arnold Palmer.I now understand why.

[@scazermazz]

My dad took a golf lesson with Palmer. I asked him if he learned anything. He said a little. I was too amazed I was talking to Arnold Palmer

[@Roderick134highst]

I recall as if it was yesterday seeing Arnold hit the most incredible shot on the 2nd hole at Royal st George's. The weather was awful, so bad that only myself and one other spectator witnessed the shot with a driver off the deck into a howling gale. The ball never got above head height then just before the green the ball slammed on its brakes and rose up to maybe 20ft before dropping like a feather to two foot from the pin. My friend and I simply stared at each other in disbelief at what we had just witnessed. Over 50 years later we were speaking on the phone and I commented "do you recall that shot?" Before I could continue the question he interjected "on the 2nd at St George's!!" And together with Arnies playing partners we were the only people to witness this wizardry 😃

[@gooberman51]

Even though I was a huge Jack Nicklaus fan, I'll never forget Arnold Palmer winning the Bob Hope Desert Classic. He held off Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. I was 12 years old and that was the last tournament that he won. It was amazing to watch. So grateful to God for that time.

[@kryer981]

The Desert Classic, a tournament he continued to play in even well after his prime. No question it meant a lot to him to win it.

[@robertcavalier6133]

I always admired Arnie! He was a gracious human being & an awesome golfer! * Cav *

[@maggieandjim1934]

JACK AND ARNOLD WERE THE BEST...FABULOUS ROLE MODELS AND FABULOUS GOLFERS AND GREAT FAMILY MEN.........GOLF IS VERY PROUD OF THESE MEN AS WE ALL ARE............

[@billmoyer3254]

Arnie was not a role model. He was a fraud.

[@jwenang5364]

we can all debate who's the goat Jack or Tiger, but there is no argument that Arnie is the King!

[@ralfski8261]

Beautiful eulogy Jack. With tears in my eye's.

[@ugaais]

All I can say is Mr. Palmer it was an honor to know you even though I never met you...my respect and you are what I consider the embodiment of the American dream...a humble start and through hard work and perseverance became a legend and a great person worthy of all you built..God Bless and Rest In Peace..

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

People forget how really good he was in the late 50s and early 60s. He had a 5 year run as good as anyone's ever had, right there anyone. And let's face it, the way he swaggered and swashbuckled to victory was terribly sexy.

[@bowlnow824]

The last time he played the British opened I cried my eyes out when he crossed that Bridge. That was a moment i will never forget

[@thomasstewart4183]

Get a life

[@Mark-pp7jy]

I was fortunate to meet two legends of their games, at the same course where my parents were members. When I was around 15, I met Gordie Howe, and at 19 , when I was working as a bartender, I met Arnold. I was in the locker room changing my clothes. When I turned around, there was the King wearing only a towel. I quickly introduced myself, and went upstairs to get him a beer. When I returned he was dressed, and we had a brief pleasant conversation. Always a gentleman! As was Gordie!

[@timezup8637]

Will never forget my experience watching Arnold and Jack tee off at the Masters! Never forgotten and always remembered! RIP Mr. Palmer.

[@dennisghram9372]

Ok II

[@trock6577]

Arnie had to be the nicest, most humble great athlete of anyone ever. If you didn’t know who he was, you would think he’s just a regular guy who respected everyone he met. I can’t think of another great star athlete you could say that about. He was idolized by Presidents and Kings but never acted like he was someone special. We will never see his equal again when it comes to athletes being gracious and down to earth.

[@richardflower7408]

If you didn't shed a tear you didn't know who and what Arnold Palmer was. Golf aside he was a man's man.

[@johnburnett3942]

R. I. P. Mr palmer. You will be remembered as the king.

[@BarryH1701]

Palmer and Nicklaus...perhaps the greatest friendly rivalry in all of sports and two of the greatest champions in all of sports history.

[@kenlubke8423]

I had the privilege of meeting the King years ago when he came to northern Minnesota to open a masterpiece. Deacons Lodge is a true up north course. Sat down and discussed how golf courses like this have changed the game in the north woods. When i shook his hand it truly engulfed my whole body. Knowing that it was now the next check off on my bucket list. Always remembered

[@janettrim7587]

Yes, and I do remember. My father was a golfer and Arnold was his role model. So much so, that he felt part of our family. I miss Dad and I will miss you too, Arnold. R I P

[@jonathonspiers8397]

For this wonderfully talented man and all he gave to us, there can be but one candle that forever will shine in our hearts, “tears are the messengers of unspeakable grief and of unlimited love”…

[@Tom-ok2rh]

With all his success, Arnold always was very accessible with the media and all his thousands of followers. I honestly don’t know how he found the time to lead the life he had. It’s been over 5 years now and we still miss him.

[@kennyjerome3683]

Arnie connected with the fans,the everyday working joe,thats what made me a member of arnies army for life. What he did for the game of golf,PRICELESS.

[@anneglines47]

He was a great mentor. Thank you Mr. Palmer. RIP

[@seanbaker2577]

Great man, father and champion..

[@ralphfurley123]

The only time I saw Arnold Palmer was on a course near the Monterey Bay. He had just finished a round of golf and was standing by himself next to his limousine. I was about 20 feet from him and was deliberating whether or not to shake his hand and say hello! I was in my teens then, and was a novice at the proper etiquette when approaching stars such as Arnold Palmer! I was fearful of breaking some kind of code by saying hello and shaking his hand! I took a picture of him and left him alone! Never was able to gather the courage to shake his hand!!! I will always regret that missed opportunity!!! Rest In Peace, Mr. Palmer!!! ☮️🖖🏽

[@Whoopdido777]

@Ralph Furley I had very similar experience with Gary Player. I was in Scotland on a golf trip with my brother and dad and sometime in the morning I was in the lobby of my hotel and Gary Player just walked through the door. Like you, I was 10-20 feet from him. I thought about saying “good morning Mr. Player”, but ultimately I didn’t. I didn’t take a photo either. I just left him alone. I also saw him again the next morning eating breakfast, but left him alone then too.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Thank you Arnold ⛳ RIP 🙏

[@funnystuff9954]

The words below says it all. RIP Arnold, awesome swing,golfer and roll model. These guys lived the dream, must be terrible to see it slip away.

[@winstonsmith11]

*role model

[@paintedwarrior516]

I hope one day I can play golf with Arnie in heaven

[@Polarcupcheck]

Nicklaus lost a great rival and a great friend. That is very difficult.

[@TRRyan]

I started playing golf in 1965. This was the height of the Palmer-Player-Nicklaus triumvirate, all of them in their prime, though we'd never guess Arnie wouldn't win another major. I couldn't afford lessons, but I copied these three greats in my play. I cocked my head to the side like Jack, did the forward press with the right knee that Gary did, and played the course the way Arnie did. Fearlessly. Attacking the course. Making golf into a swashbuckling event, as few ever have been able to in this most time-consuming and slow-moving sport. Without a good coach and never being able to play enough, my Palmer style of attacking the course usually resulted in the course biting me back, with slices into the woods of the Black Course at Bethpage, where my friend and I played the most, not because we were gluttons for punishment on this greatest public course in the East, but because it had the shortest Wait. I never scored well, but at least I got my money's worth with that roaring swing of the golfing lion, Arnold Palmer.

[@johnsacco4994]

Idc if it’s 2 years later, this is a Well written comment, I like how you told your life story, but what stuck out to me the most is how you mentioned constantly hitting the ball into the woods on Bethpage Black. Why might I highlight this? Cuz that’s my home course and I’ve done that same thing so many damn times lol. The trees on the Par 5 7th is my usual dwelling spot😂😭

[@DaveAlexandermusic]

I remember Gary player jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer @aronomink in malvern pa with father last thing I did with my father that memory burns in my mind . Thanks Ed Dougherty for those tickets

[@nancyhoward7005]

Blessings Arnold Palmer friends and family🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏼💮🌸🌺

[@georgehearne2643]

True we'll ever be! Rest In Peace Mr. Arnold Palmer.

[@djdj2064]

I was dumb enough during a senior PGA event in Dearborn Michigan to ask him for an autograph as he came off the 9 th green. He said, “ son, I’m at work. Get me after the round. Sure enough he found me on the 18th green when he finish and walked right at me.... he sign my score card. Smiled , patted me on the shoulder and said, thanks for following me today.....

[@azapro911]

Very, very rare to see Jack choked up like that.

[@kryer981]

I know. I expect Tiger Woods to be the same at Jack's funeral.

[@user-yv2uv1il3g]

@@kryer981 tiger didnt play alongside Jack for 60 years muppet

[@kryer981]

@@user-yv2uv1il3g Like you actually know Tiger and how he'd react.

[@marchmadness76]

The golf world will miss you Arnie!

[@AgilityAgent]

We miss you, Arnie.

[@leonpiepenbrink3053]

Arnie and Jack. Two of the absolute greatest.

[@habs7646]

you forgot the goat, Tiger woods

[@robertgough4207]

@@habs7646 No way is Tiger the goat.. Not in majors, which is how Tiger and so many others rank golfers.. Not as in a great representative of the sport.. Tiger isn't even close to either Arnie or Jack in that category, which would be obvious to most people..

[@bdm7687]

Robert Gough dude... ur saying those guys evolved the game more so than tiger??? I’m a huge fan of Arnie and jack but realistically tigers right there if not surpassing them already ... with time he will be the greatest ... he already is in my eyes ... when u have pros speaking in AWE of what he’s done speaks volumes ... those guys are great legends but tiger IS the greatest...

[@shawncornell346]

No way shape or form is tiger the goat. Not as a champion or representative of the game. Jack won almost everyone of his tournaments as a devoted family man. He would leave after a round and fly to see one of his kids in a sporting or school event then fly back to play the next round. How many more would he have won if all he cared about was golf and nothing about his family. As a true sportsman and representative of the game there is no equal to Arnold Palmer.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Oh man nicklaus...toughest man on the golf course a real killer...but he's rekt by this one.....man, just brings tears to my eyes

[@williebateman3613]

RIP Arnold Palmer the king 👑

[@MrMark945]

Gotta love seeing rickie and bubba there...paying respects to those legends that came before

[@reginafowler3517]

Ummm....no offense, but you didn't mention Phil Mickelson sitting in front of them....

[@djego6930]

Great Video! Love it!

[@leftyspade]

So beautiful-

[@fungiformenow]

I had the privilege of eating breakfast with the great man in the early seventies. It was an education just to watch him eat eggs. What a guy!

[@johnkarcher2321]

How I admire the king.

[@paulhaffern4734]

God bless. A giant.

[@mobydick3895]

With Palmer, it wasn't about the championships and tournament wins. It was about his positive outlook, his sportsmanship, and his respect for everyone that established a challenge ... could you perhaps, become as wonderful a person as Arnold Palmer?

[@louisbisignano4340]

Ty Sir.Ty

[@don64]

RIP Arnold,emotional sentiment from GOAT!

[@garymcaleer6112]

When I married into a golfing family I went to a sports store with an indoor driving range. After trying many brands the one where I connected the best was an Arnold Palmer signature set. Once on the course, that's where I got my one and only eagle in life: 80 yards out. A few birdies too! And I only play once a year. :^) The LORD blessed Arnold to bless me and so many others.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

all class.

[@thomasmcdonald5887]

Miss you and love you Arnie

[@haiderhussain5311]

Long live the "KING"

[@luvbft1]

Class

[@jimportune442]

Class act

[@edwardyoung522]

I wish that I could have known him. Arnie was cool, old school and all.

[@edwardyoung522]

@@benjaminpease5297 I told you he was cool like that!

[@bradmiller9121]

I attended the 1983 US Open at Oakmont, and everyone knew this was going to be his last Open, until the USGA gave him a special exemption in 1994. and as I approached the 5th hole I saw, above the crowd, this swirling dervish of a club head as it came to a stop after impact. I sad to myself, "I've got to see who has that swing." and as I stepped to the ropes none other than Arnold walked off the tee and as he approached my position he looked right at me, pointed at me, then gave me a thumbs up and just grinned from ear to ear. THAT was my Arnold Palmer moment. I never knew the man and never saw him swing a club after that tournament, but I will take that that one moment he gave me to my grave .

[@USCGCoasttoast]

RIP Mr Palmer

[@philhazel4810]

In the dictionary, next to the word "classy" there's a picture of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

[@douglassauvageau7262]

Arnie's legacy is that the 'EVERYMAN'S' game is infused with courtesy, dignity, integrity, grace, egality, and respect.

[@wd6551]

The "King" and the "Bear" Imagine they decided to play tennis or darts or football instead....... God bless the KING!

[@larrswomback5823]

RIP. Arnie...... Jack never had the charisma of Arnie. the best ambassador to golf ever

[@nancyhoward7005]

Arnold Palmer iced tea and lemonade mix. Yum

[@thepoozer]

crying

[@OldHickoryAndyJackson]

I remember that day, I was in Arnie's Army

[@edwardyoung522]

As great as Nicklaus and Woods have been, it is Palmer who was the face of golf.

[@ricktwist1935]

Golf is golf and Nicholas is the greatest ever but Arnie was the greatest human being as a great golfer ever and Tiger Woods is the worst piece of crap look what he did to his family and his two kids trash

[@fredhunt2029]

I have a letter from Arnie congratulating me on my marriage and my hole in one. It is the greatest golf trophy I have.

[@alexanderminter]

rip

[@anman40]

Such a happy, likeable and loving man.. miss you Mr. Palmer.

[@michaelmakes1225]

His final Masters round..playing with KenGreen,a character... late in the day,Green had a friend bring him a beer ,on the fairway..he lifted it to Arnold ,said" here's to you".slurped it down...oh the horror! The Sacred Masters!!..Arnie laughed and said "too bad you didn't bring two"....

[@hqco3rdmedbattalionfmfpac953]

Always an Arnie Guy 🇺🇸⚓️

[@sappermade6012]

There will never be people like this again super athletes this man was worth $850 million he behaved like a greeter at Walmart A humble common man’s man……..

[@joshuahymer15]

I can’t handle seeing the The Bear cry.

[@thesailjunkie]

His rivals and friends were one in the same.

[@skipcoburger8732]

I already know Arnold was the king...I want to know about the 55 ppl that disliked him...

[@mrryan9347]

Bruh jack crying has me crying

[@318dmoore]

I cried the day Arnold died

[@AlbertoRodriguez-fv4wz]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Godisnotjesus1967]

Jack is record holder in majors, and will remain so until another family man break the record. Oll....Tiger!!???.......what happens away from golf course DOES influence what happens ON it..........!

[@interestedbystander196]

Where was Gary? I thought those three were tight?

[@fgonzalez43]

There's a reason golf has once again become a rich man's game, and courses are going bankrupt: there is no superstar anymore. When Woods left, so did golf. Never mind the days of Palmer, Player, Nicklaus, and Watson; they're all gone. Now you have cookie cutter players who all look alike.

[@zdrumdude]

fgonzalez43 you are sooo wrong. The field is just not dominated now. It’s more exciting now than the tiger era.

[@michaelsvoboda7680]

fgonzalez43 I guess we don’t have to worry about that anymore

[@bobmeyer854]

Woods left? You mean 2019 Masters Champion Tiger Woods?

[@joelferrisjrferrislongterm5786]

Golf does need great players of charisma, skill, style and....cool. Arnold had it all. Hitching the pants, golf glove draped from the back pocket. Hunched over sinking the go ahead 30 footer.The swagger . The come from behind, out of deep woods miraculous recovery. Nobody like him, but great to see Tiger’s terrific comeback at the Masters. Shades of an Arnold Palmer electric moment. Charisma, style, cool and class. Loved the hug of his son. Thank you Arnold. Thank you Tiger.

[@drewblowers5990]

Scottie Scheffler could learn a lot from Arnie. Most ungracious golfer on the tour

[@michaelwalker2579]

Where was Tiger?

[@bogee4u]

I think he was there in the back....but I did not see Gary Player...which surprised me

[@horsthornung2424]

He never answered my call because I never called him.

[@christinapankey1415]

Well he was filthy rich and should

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

Ah dammit...

[@COLETHORN10]

Bubba's crying