Kingdom Magazine

King's Subjects

scurry — 2011-08-01T15:03:15-05:00

After another successful winter at Bay Hill, Arnold Palmer was happy to be back in Latrobe where his new Marriott Spring Hill Inn & Suites is under construction. It was a gorgeous day to be in the place he’s always called home, a place where his name and influence resonates. He spoke with Kingdom correspondent Chris Rodell about golf, politics, recreation, and what he thinks about real royals

When Shall We Three Meet Again?

scurry — 2011-07-25T17:42:09-05:00

Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus totaled 13 Masters wins in 28 years. These three sporting icons are inextricably linked, not least by their Green Jackets. Nowadays they mostly play for fun, but halcyon memories of their springtime deeds in Georgia will never fade. Paul Trow looks forward to the day this illustrious trio might once again be reunited at Augusta National

Hill of the King

scurry — 2011-05-15T17:28:48-05:00

Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando’s original Magic Kingdom, celebrates its 50th birthday in 2011. Paul Trow looks back on the illustrious lifetime of one of Florida’s premier golfing hideaways

Royal Fare

scurry — 2011-04-25T17:23:30-05:00

Arnold Palmer’s restaurant in La Quinta, California, brings both modern cuisine and down-home comfort food to the desert

Arnold Palmer Q&A Issue 19

scurry — 2011-03-20T17:15:23-05:00

Arnold Palmer was enjoying a winter break at his home within the beautiful California community of Tradition Golf Club when Kingdom, in the form of senior editor Paul Trow and photographer Brian Morgan, caught up with him to hear his thoughts about the latest events in golf, and life in general

Doctor Palmer

scurry — 2011-02-14T15:19:52-05:00

The award of an honorary law degree to Arnold Palmer by St. Andrews University on the eve of the 150th [British] Open Championship last summer was the latest in a long line of tributes paid by Scotland’s oldest seat of learning to its favorite game. Paul Trow studies the relationship in this unique setting between town, gown and golf

Arnold Palmer Q&A

scurry — 2011-01-25T14:45:30-05:00

While looking forward to a weekend of South Dakota pheasant shooting, Arnold Palmer took time out from his morning duties at Bay Hill to answer Kingdom’s questions from correspondent Chris Rodell. Interested in learning one of the few unfulfilled longings in Palmer’s life? Continue reading...

Home is Where the Heart is

scurry — 2011-01-06T16:56:18-05:00

The lives of Arnold Palmer and Latrobe are indelibly intertwined. Whatever project may have his attention at any given time, or wherever in the world it may be, Palmer has always returned to this small town in western Pennsylvania to recharge his batteries. Latrobe resident Chris Rodell explores and salutes this mutual attraction

Pebble’s Ripples

scurry — 2010-08-01T14:50:02-05:00

Pebble Beach was an elusive hunting ground for Arnold Palmer as a player, but he has since found peace there as an owner and course designer. His victory thrusts all foundered, yet his love for this idyllic stretch of Californian coastline has never dimmed. Chris Rodell charts the quixotic bond between the King and one of his least obedient subjects
Photography by Patrick Drickey stonehousegolf.com

Easy Does It

scurry — 2010-07-19T15:09:37-05:00

Ernie Els is Arnold Palmer's kind of man, and golfer. Personable, friendly and above all a crowd pleaser, he plays the game in the style and spirit of the King–hard, fair, and with flair. Paul Trow was at Bay Hill when the big South African received the royal assent

An Audience with The King

scurry — 2010-07-01T15:23:10-05:00

Back home in Latrobe after a great season at Bay Hill, Arnold Palmer was absorbed with his new iPad when Kingdom correspondent Chris Rodell dropped by for a chat. The rain outside meant there wouldn’t be any golf played, but the King was happy—as always— to talk about the game, his family, and why someone might call a penalty on himself

Arnold Talks

scurry — 2010-05-21T12:12:21-05:00

Traditionally, each new edition of Kingdom tees off with an interview with Mr. Palmer that showcases his views on current issues and trends within the game. For this issue, we caught up with him at his lovely vacation home within the Tradition community in La Quinta, California

A Grand Idea

scurry — 2010-05-01T16:30:32-05:00

The concept of a slam of four major golf championships had its origins in the mists of antiquity, but it took Arnold Palmer to provide it with a modern definition and, in so doing, inject some much-needed commercialism and vitality into a stagnating game

Game Abroad

scurry — 2010-04-08T14:57:42-05:00

The Arnold Palmer Design Company stays on the road with a host of top projects around the world

It wasn’t that many years ago that golf was regarded as a distinctly Western—even a specifically European—sport. No more. Golf is now the world’s game, and the Arnold Palmer Design Company is leading the way in making sure everyone has a place to play.

To that end, APDC has built more than 300 courses in nearly 30 countries around the planet, pioneering the game in the Far East and setting the world standard for what defines a top quality golf experience. That tradition, established nearly 40 years ago, continues today with projects ongoing in South America, China, Cambodia and elsewhere. Time was you only needed a driver’s license and a set of clubs. In the modern game, you’d better have a passport in your bag if you’re going to visit any of the following international offerings from Arnie and his excellent team at APDC.

Tea for Tee

scurry — 2010-03-01T18:14:44-05:00

Chris Byrd, founder of Innovative Flavors and marketing inspiration behind Arnold Palmer Tea, provides his personal behind-the-scenes account of developing the world’s fastest growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand