Arnold Palmer, The King, dies at 87The game of golf lost one of its finest legends when Arnold Palmer died Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pa. at the age of 87. "The King" collected 62 career wins on the PGA Tour. Among those victories were four in the Masters (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964), two in the British Open (1961-62) and one in the U.S. Open (1960). He also won the 1954 U.S. Amateur. The Arnold Palmer Lifetime Service Award, the highest award in the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is named in his honor. It is awarded to individuals from any golf related disciplines, who have exemplified the spirit of the game at its highest level and who have made a substantial contribution to the game at the Philadelphia, national or international level. In an official statement, the United States Golf Association said: "We are deeply saddened by the death of Arnold Palmer, golf's greatest ambassador, at age 87. Arnold Palmer will always be a champion, in every sense of the word. He inspired generations to love golf by sharing his competitive spirit, displaying sportsmanship, caring for golfers and golf fans, and serving as a lifelong ambassador for the sport. Our stories of him not only fill the pages of golf’s history books and the walls of the museum, but also our own personal golf memories. The game is indeed better because of him, and in so many ways, will never be the same." For a chance to be featured in an upcoming GAP Magazine piece, submit your favorite Arnold Palmer photos via our social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) or e-mail (DScofield@gapgolf.org).
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