Arnold Palmer is one of the best professional golfers of all time. He has contributed significantly towards the sport of golf, more than many other professional golfers. Notably, he has won several times on the PGA Tour and is a seven-time major championship winner.

However, did you know, the 65-time winner on the PGA Tour is the last player to shoot a round of golf similar to his age?

Arnold Palmer shoots 71 at 71

The 2022 PGA Tour makes its next stop at The American Express, which was earlier known as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. The tournament will start on January 20th and conclude on the 23rd of January with a total prize-money pool of  $7,600,000 million, with some of the notable names playing this week, including the World No. 1, Jon Rahm.

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But the tournament is more special because back in 2001 Arnold Palmer shot a final round 71 at the age of 71. The tour veteran missed the cut, but his scores surely improved with an 81 in the first round. He shot 79, 75, and 71 in the remaining three rounds. Palmer made his 41st appearance at the Bob Hope Classic and missed the cut for the 19th straight year.

Before Palmer, Sam Snead, the 82 time PGA Tour winner had carded a round equal to his age in 1979. He was 67 years old. After his round, Palmer said, “Golf is fun. That’s why I’m still playing it. I enjoy the competition. I enjoy the feeling I get when I’m out there. You know, you get nervous and want to play well.”

“Of course, I’m not fortunate enough to do that as much as I would like. I don’t give up, and I don’t think that I will give up. As long as I can compete and be a part of the game, I’m going to try to be. If I’m making some contributions to it, that’s my goal.”

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Do you think any other player could replicate Palmer’s incredible feat?