Helping to revolutionize the game of golf back in the 1960s, Arnold Palmer’s contribution and dedication to the sport is unforgettable. Starting his professional career a few months after his U.S. Amateur Championship in 1954, Palmer undeniably ruled the 60s. On September 10, 2021, Arnold Palmer would have celebrated his 92nd birthday.
The legend passed away in 2016, awaiting heart surgery in a hospital in Pennsylvania. Palmer’s birth anniversary always brings along countless wishes and tributes, everyone remembering the charming seven-time major winner. His Arnie’s Army and everyone from the media to Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player wished Palmer, who is still loved by millions around the world.
Player and Nicklaus wished their closest friend on social media, the third part of their big three – on and off the course. Of course, they miss their brother a little more today, also sharing beautiful images of them together. The three legends have helped golf grow and flourish into what it is today, the task more difficult without all three of them playing at the same time. They helped bring in television views, the crowd eager to support their favorites.
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Let’s take a look at all the wishes Palmer received, wishing him on his 92nd birthday.
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Arnold Palmer’s 92nd birthday celebrated in style on social media
Arnold Palmer would have been 92 today 🎂 Consider this your cue to start living a bolder life! #HappyBirthday #ArnoldPalmer pic.twitter.com/tu8pMVvUef
— Arnold Palmer (@ArnoldPalmer) September 10, 2021
The King would've been 92 today.
A lot of people say Tiger made golf cool…I don't know, I think Arnold Palmer was pretty damn cool himself. pic.twitter.com/ljtcWkPN9C
— Daniel Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) September 10, 2021
Golf Digest’s Daniel Rapaport was among those who wished Arnold Palmer. He mentioned Tiger Woods, believing that while credit him for making golf cool, Palmer was cool even before Tiger.
Arnold Palmer's putter collection.
The King would have turned 92 today. pic.twitter.com/F1nKvB3PlZ
— GOLFTV (@GOLFTV) September 10, 2021
Arnold Palmer's final @PGATOUR-sanctioned win came in 1988, his 10th Champions Tour win.
Happy birthday, AP! pic.twitter.com/ibY5deAWt4
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 10, 2021
Today would have been The King's 92nd birthday. We want to know your favorite Arnold Palmer memory. Drop your story below for a chance to be featured on the show.
— Golf Today (@GCGolfToday) September 10, 2021
The last player to shoot his age on TOUR (71).
A legend that inspired all.
Happy birthday, Arnold Palmer. pic.twitter.com/w1znGiLiL0
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 10, 2021
Even the PGA Tour wished Arnold Palmer, sharing a video from when he was golfing. “The last player to shoot his age on TOUR (71). A legend that inspired all,” they tweeted.
The King, The People’s Champion and our 1960 #USOpen champion.
Born on this day 92 years ago, we celebrate @ArnoldPalmer, a man who was many things to many people. pic.twitter.com/8svm186a07
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) September 10, 2021
Happy Birthday to our 1993 #theMemorial Tournament Honoree & legend of the game, Mr. @ArnoldPalmer pic.twitter.com/O5fWelV10e
— #theMemorial (@MemorialGolf) September 10, 2021
The King was born on this day in 1929 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. We miss you.@ArnoldPalmer | #SrPGA | #LifeWellPlayed pic.twitter.com/2IUk876L60
— KitchenAid Senior PGA Champ (@seniorpgachamp) September 10, 2021
Happy birthday to The King👑
What a legacy left behind by Arnold Palmer🙌 pic.twitter.com/JFx984UbCq
— Zephyr Melton (@zephyrmelton) September 10, 2021
An inspiration, a friend and an icon. The King, Arnold Palmer pic.twitter.com/nBpy7FW1xS
— The Open (@TheOpen) September 10, 2021
Inspired by a golf legend … 🙌
The Arnold Palmer Truvis drops on Friday. 👀 pic.twitter.com/HYb6BIdKKk
— Callaway Golf (@CallawayGolf) September 8, 2021
Oddly, there does not seem to be a good (or any) book specifically about the cultural impact of Arnold Palmer. Natural project for someone (but NOT golf writers – their focus would be too narrow). pic.twitter.com/7eKLqiokss
— Mark R. Harris (@fluencymark) September 10, 2021
"Putting is a fascinating, aggravating, wonderful, terrible and almost incomprehensible part of the game of golf." — American golfer Arnold Palmer pic.twitter.com/f1CYS8ZIBS
— rezapars (@RezaPars) September 10, 2021
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An inspiration, a friend and an icon. The King, Arnold Palmer pic.twitter.com/nBpy7FW1xS
— The Open (@TheOpen) September 10, 2021
His Army continued to post their wishes, happy to introduce their favorite to others. The Army’s are a loyal fan base, who have supported Palmer through thick or thin. He has the nickname ‘The King,’ earned for his personality and gameplay. Arnold Palmer played and won his last Masters title in 1964. When he won that year, Palmer was the first player to win the Masters four times. His Ryder Cup talent was dominating, helping his teams to victory for multiple years. He even held a record with 23 points before Nick Faldo broke it with his 25.
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