7 Years After His Demise, Arnold Palmer Still Tops This List, as Per Reports

The golf world has seen many talented players make their way to the forefront through the years. However, one player that truly stands out is undoubtedly Arnold Palmer. The King’s legendary career in the world of golf has no comparison.

His professional career made him one of the greatest and most charismatic players that golf has ever seen. A recent discovery acts as a vehicle for proving his greatness even after seven years of his death. Palmer’s record-shattering success has engraved his name on the wall of fame of golf and there seems to be no changing that.

Record-breaking success of Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer’s success inside and outside the golf world is undeniable. His rise to success after his feat as a professional is what is most striking to all, even after years of his demise. Arnold Palmer passed away on September 25, 2016.

Palmer has been declared the number one richest athlete who earned his fortune after his playing career. The golfer earned a total of $850 million throughout his life. Out of which, the famous pro had only earned a total of $7 million in his professional career, making the money he bagged outside of his playing career massive.

What is more interesting is the way Arnold achieved so much money after his playing career was over. Palmer made nearly a billion by designing golf courses, owning the Golf Channel, starting his own brand of footwear, and naming rights for AriZona Beverage Co.

It is interesting to see how Arnold Palmer’s extremely talented personality is not bound by just playing golf. His interests and skills outside of the game speak widely about him. Palmer’s rise to success remains incomparable till date. Even after almost a decade of his demise, the golf legend has colored the sports world with his success.

Arnold Palmer: one of the highest-paid athletes ever

Palmer had a career full of high-highs. The legendary golfer not only went on to claim multiple titles, but also made a lot of money through his superior skill set at the sport. Interestingly, the legend’s talents and pockets were not just limited to comparison in the golf world. In fact, he was also one of the top-paid athletes ever in the entirety of his career.

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After scoring 95 professional wins throughout his career, Palmer earned a huge sum of money. This was both through his professional career and through the sponsorship and businesses he undertook post his golf-playing career. He remains the third highest-earning athlete of all time. What do you think about this path-breaking achievement that Arnold Palmer has kept even after years of his demise? Share your views in the comments section below.

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