Arnold Palmer: The King of Clubs
At the last count we believe Arnold Palmer was a member at 76 golf clubs around the world. 76. Palmer’s former personal assistant Doc Giffin recalls some of Palmer’s most notable affiliations
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Remembering the King: Arnold Palmer
Even if he’d never picked up a golf club, Arnold Palmer was destined to be known, such were the multiplicity and variety of his achievements. Ultimately – and four years since Palmer passed away – it is no exaggeration to call him a legend More than an understatement, it is woefully inaccurate to characterize Arnold […]
In the moment: Celebrations in sports
Here we remember some of the finest sports celebrations ever caught on camera. In narrowing down a broad range of moments we have established what it takes to create a great, memorable celebration: passion, spontaneity and drama
Local view: Harry Frye at the Masters
Harry Frye followed a legend from childhood through to some of his greatest triumphs; a local lens on an epic journey with a global phenomenon
Arnie & Jack: Friends & Rivals
Having turned 80 in January, the great Jack Nicklaus spoke to Kingdom about his friendship and rivalry with Arnold Palmer, which ham and egged for more than six decades
Arnold Palmer in the Desert
It was the setting for one of his biggest collection of wins, the site of interactions with celebrities and U.S. Presidents.
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.
Four corners of greatness: the modern Grand Slam
There’s no denying it, some of the best ideas are greased by vodka and caviar, or at least one idea anyway; Arnold Palmer’s vision to establish professional golf’s modern “Grand Slam”
Then & now: 15 Years of Kingdom
A lot has happened in the 15 years since Kingdom launched: wars, Olympics, technological advancements, pop culture wardrobe malfunctions and so much more.
The 1958 Masters: The day that changed golf
It was 62 years ago that Arnold Palmer claimed his first major title at the 1958 Masters, a win that marked the beginning of a new era for professional golf.
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
Arnold Palmer: Made for Television
Doc Giffin worked as a reporter on the Pittsburgh Press newspaper and as press secretary for the PGA Tour before accepting the role as Assistant to Arnold Palmer in 1966. Here Giffin reflects on Palmer’s natural flair and inimitable manner in dealing with the media
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