leftrare

September 25th, 2016 at 10:36 PM ^

I really tried hard back about 10 years ago to get the Arnold Palmer with vodka to be called a Laura Baugh. She was a pro golfer who carried vodka in her bag so her caddie could add it to her coffee or coke. But, John Daly was a more popular drunk at the time so his name prevailed. It's a fabulous drink whatever you call it.

As for Arnie himself, I will miss him. He was a consummately nice man outside the ropes, much like Bo was off the field. Fiery competitor. Brute force kind of guy. FYI, a major league woman hound as well. Just sayin what I've heard.

DonAZ

September 25th, 2016 at 8:56 PM ^

I met Arnold Palmer at a golf tournament in Virginia back around 1995 or 1996.  He was in a golf cart, and a group of us were nearby.  He motioned for us to come over, so we went over, shook his hand, and chatted for a bit.  True gentleman.

News of this saddens me.  The world has precious few good men like him.  We now have one less.

LSAClassOf2000

September 25th, 2016 at 8:58 PM ^

Yeah, I share the sentiments of the OP - 2016 can throw in the towel any moment now. So many people of note seem to be passing, and now sadly Arnold Palmer is added to that list. 

RIP "The King"  - on the course and off it, always classy and forever a legend. 

rob f

September 25th, 2016 at 9:24 PM ^

Maybe not the greatest but definitely a top 5 all-time golfer. Probably the most beloved, though, as Arnie was a true ambassador of the sport for decades.

RIP to a great King, a King who preferred to mingle with his Army rather than rule from a throne. We're gonna miss you, Arnie!

MichiganStudent

September 25th, 2016 at 9:24 PM ^

I was shocked to hear this news. He is/was/will always be an amazing person that positively affected the lives of many. He will be missed. RIP Arnie

shoes

September 25th, 2016 at 9:38 PM ^

answered every request for an autograph that was mailed to him spending north of $100k a year just on postage. He also wrote his name carefully because he belived that if a fan wanted his autograph, he deserved to get one that can be read.