The Amateur Creed
With amateur golf being boosted by the inauguration of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2019, Robin Barwick reflects on the amateur spirit of Bobby Jones and the Victorian heyday of amateurism.
Celebrity
John Brodie: The Golden (Gate) child
If he had played quarterback for a different team or if he hadn’t found the water on the 15th hole of a 1960 tour event, John Brodie’s path might have led to “legend.”
Good Neighbors
It covers only a few square miles, the population has never been greater than 12,000 and it’s not exactly on the main drag; off the highway an hour or so east of Pittsburgh.
When Mr. Palmer talked, we listened: the AP interviews
A highlight of producing every issue of Kingdom during Arnold Palmer’s life was the opportunity to interview him on a range of subjects. Here are some highlights from the archives
Jim McMahon: Quarterback Punk
One of the most charismatic and controversial figures in NFL history, Jim McMahon has fluid drained from his brain four times per year.
New Sticks: Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez
Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez was the original drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, thrashing it out for many unpredictable, hard-rocking, cash-strapped years before embarking on a very different career as a caddie
Kelly Tilghman
Kelly Tilghman, the Golf Channel presenter, spoke to Kingdom about life, work, family and caddying for Arnold Palmer
Bing Crosby: Swinging on a star
Sportswriter Art Spander used to listen to Bing Crosby’s music. Crosby used to read Spander’s column in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Carson Daly
One of the most recognizable voices and faces in American media today, Carson Daly picked up a club long before he sat in front of a microphone.
Angie Everhart
So much more than just her red hair, the editor confirms that Angie Everhart doesn’t need anyone’s permission to be exceptional
Diego Klattenhoff
A bigger fan of action than he is of conversation, Diego Klattenhoff reminds the editor that golf balls are born to be punished
Eagles and Birdies: Don Felder
Don Felder is playing tons of golf, touring with his new band and looking forward to meeting Arnold Palmer again.
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