On This Day
 1976 -- After breaking the decade-old around-the-world aviation record, Palmer returns to family bear hugs on Denver's Stapleton Airport tarmac and the judgemental observation from Winnie, Peg and Amy that he really needs a good shave. An exultant Palmer says what he really needs is some sleep. Over the past 57 hours, 25 minutes and 42 seconds, he's had just three hours of shut eye. Writing about the record, Time magazine says, "Considering the water hazards and long pars, the 46-year-old Palmer didn't do a bad job. He was 77 1/2 days ahead of Phineas Fogg." Read More...
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What is AP Experience?
The Experience section of ArnoldPalmer.com is more than a website. It's
an interactive museum.
Researchers can read the scores of every round
Palmer's ever shot in competitive play. Fans can study Palmer's contributions to
aviation history -- he set a 1976 speed record by flying around the world in
just 58 hours. They can spend time with the old master in his workshop. They can
get swing tips, advise on how to sink pressure putts, straighten out a slice,
and grill a tasty ribeye on the backyard barbecue. The AP Experience takes a
lifetime of published Palmer stories, photographs and facts and distills them
into a searchable website that will let amateur biographers and fans delve into
the Arnold Palmer that interests them the most.
What's New
Palmer Statement on Venturi
"I was very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a friend and an opponent and I had the utmost respect for him throughout his career. He was a great competitor and the golf world will miss him." – Arnold Palmer
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Featured Exhibit
1960 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills
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Timeline
For a complete day-by-day account of Arnold's life view the Timeline.
19th Hole
I'll have an "Arnold Palmer" please!
If you don't already know that's half
parts lemonade & iced tea. Or maybe a fine glass of Arnold Palmer Wine is
your cup of tea.
Visit the 19th Hole
Exhibits
A key feature of the experience will be the exhibits that highlight
significant aspects of Palmer's legendary life.
We begin our exhibits with
Palmer's Aces.
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