Arnold Palmer would have celebrated his 95th birthday on Sept. 10, 2024.
Born in 1929, Palmer passed away on Sept. 25, 2016, after a life-long association with golf.
Palmer accumulated countless accolades in his 54-year career including 62 PGA Tour wins from 1955 to 1973, 10 PGA Tour Champions wins, seven major titles – including four Masters – and six Ryder Cup appearances.
After his death, Palmer still sits fifth on the Tour’s all-time victory list, landing behind Tiger Woods (82), Sam Snead (82), Jack Nicklaus (73) and Ben Hogan (64), respectively.
The two-time PGA Tour Player of the Year award winner went on to earn honors after his playing career. He was given the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award (1998), the Payne Stewart Award (2000) and Presidential Medal of Freedom (2004).
To celebrate Palmer’s birthday and life, here some amazing photos of The King.
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Arnold Palmer concentrates on his next move during the Lucky International open in 1962 at San…
Arnold Palmer concentrates on his next move during the Lucky International open in 1962 at San Francisco's Harding Park, Calif. (AP Photo)
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Arnold Palmer ran a business empire from his offices in Pennsylvania and Florida. (Tracy Wilcox/Golfweek)
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Arnold Palmer shows off in Paris in 1977. (Getty Images)
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Arnold Palmer celebrates 80th birthday. (2009) (Golfweek File)
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Arnold Palmer was a spokesman for Pennzoil for several decades. (File)
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An undated advertisement for Original Penguin with Arnold Palmer. (File)
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Golfers Arnold Palmer, right and Jack Nicklaus check over a card telling during a practice round…
Golfers Arnold Palmer, right and Jack Nicklaus check over a card telling during a practice round for the 1974 PGA Championship. (AP Photo)
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Arnold Palmer watches flight of his tee shot on first hole at The Country Club during…
Arnold Palmer watches flight of his tee shot on first hole at The Country Club during the 1963 U.S. Open. (AP Photo)
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Arnold Palmer puts on the Green Jacket with the help of Jack Nicklaus after winning the…
Arnold Palmer puts on the Green Jacket with the help of Jack Nicklaus after winning the 1964 Masters. (File)
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Arnold Palmer's red cardigan rests at his desk in his home office. (Tracy Wilcox/Golfweek)
Arnold Palmer's red cardigan rests at his desk in his home office. (Tracy Wilcox/Golfweek)
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Jason Day with his wife, Ellie, son, Dash and daughter, Lucy pose with Arnold Palmer after…
Jason Day with his wife, Ellie, son, Dash and daughter, Lucy pose with Arnold Palmer after Day won the 2016 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. (Golfweek)
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Legendary Arnold Palmer studies his shot while warming up for the final round of the PGA…
Legendary Arnold Palmer studies his shot while warming up for the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday, August 11, 1974 in Clemmons, N.C. (AP Photo)
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Some happy members of Arnie's Army collect autographs from veteran golfer Arnold Palmer on Wednesday, June…
Some happy members of Arnie's Army collect autographs from veteran golfer Arnold Palmer on Wednesday, June 18, 1981 during practice round for the U.S. Open in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Rusty Kennedy)
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Honorary starters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus hold a press conference after their ceremonial tee shots…
Honorary starters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus hold a press conference after their ceremonial tee shots to begin the 2012 Masters. (Getty Images)
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British Open champion Arnold Palmer poses with his trophy at Troon in 1962. (AP Photo)
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Arnold Palmer's success at the British Open in the early 1960s led to more Americans playing…
Arnold Palmer's success at the British Open in the early 1960s led to more Americans playing in the event. (AP Photo)
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Arnold Palmer birdies 18 at Cherry Hills during the 1978 U.S. Open. (AP Photo/RB)
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Four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer is surrounded by women seeking autographs, April 7, 1975 in Augusta,…
Four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer is surrounded by women seeking autographs, April 7, 1975 in Augusta, Ga., as he arrives for practice for the Master Championship which begins Thursday in Augusta. (AP Photo)
2000 Bay Hill Invitational
Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer holds the trophy after the 2000 Bay Hill Invitational at the…
Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer holds the trophy after the 2000 Bay Hill Invitational at the Bay Hill Golf Club in Orlando. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Allsport)
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Arnold Palmer shows off the trophy for the winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2007.…
Arnold Palmer shows off the trophy for the winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2007. (David Cannon/Getty Images)
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In 1965, it was Arnold Palmer's turn to help Jack Nicklaus after Nicklaus won the Masters.…
In 1965, it was Arnold Palmer's turn to help Jack Nicklaus after Nicklaus won the Masters. (Augusta National/Getty Images)
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Former President George H. W. Bush, left, and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer talk as they ride…
Former President George H. W. Bush, left, and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer talk as they ride around the golf course at the Champions Tour golf tournament Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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Winner of The Open in 1961 and 1962, US golfer Arnold Palmer plays from the 1st…
Winner of The Open in 1961 and 1962, US golfer Arnold Palmer plays from the 1st tee during the Champion Golfers' Challenge on The Old Course at St Andrews in 2015. (Getty Images)
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Arnold Palmer in Latrobe, Pa., on the eve of his 80th birthday at Latrobe Country Club.…
Arnold Palmer in Latrobe, Pa., on the eve of his 80th birthday at Latrobe Country Club. (Tracy Wilcox/Golfweek)
