biography
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Palmer, Arnold (Daniel)
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1929– )
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| biography:
| Golfer, born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA. One of golf's most charismatic players, he was instrumental in popularizing the sport in the US. After a successful amateur career at Wake Forest College, he turned professional and won the Canadian Open (1955), and during 1958–64 he won the Masters four times, the British Open twice, and the US Open once. One of the first television-age golfing personalities, he attracted a loyal following known as ‘Arnie's Army’. He won over 80 tournaments in his career, and his various business interests and product endorsements helped him capitalize on his popularity. |
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