Arnold Palmer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Arnold Palmer.

Arnold Palmer was an American professional golfer. He was born on September 10, 1929, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and passed away on September 25, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Palmer is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the history of golf.

During his career, Palmer won 62 PGA Tour titles, including four Masters Tournaments (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964), two British Opens (1961, 1962), and one U.S. Open (1960). He was a trailblazer in popularizing golf and played a crucial role in transforming the sport into a worldwide phenomenon.

Apart from his achievements on the golf course, Palmer was known for his relatable and down-to-earth personality, earning him a devoted fan following known as "Arnie's Army." His go-for-broke style of play, distinctive swing, and unwavering sportsmanship captivated audiences everywhere, making him a beloved figure in the sport.

Palmer's contributions to golf extended beyond his playing career. He designed over 300 golf courses worldwide and was actively involved in philanthropy, notably co-founding the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida, and the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation. Arnold Palmer's legacy continues to influence and inspire golfers around the globe.

The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones

The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.

Arnold Palmer

Life Golf Doingyourbest

Putting is like wisdom - partly a natural gift and partly th

Putting is like wisdom - partly a natural gift and partly the accumulation of experience.

Arnold Palmer

Experience

What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find

What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.

Arnold Palmer

Poetry

I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed e

I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance to win.

Arnold Palmer

Golf

Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon s

Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character.

Arnold Palmer

Strength

Concentration, Confidence, Competitive urge, Capacity for en

Concentration, Confidence, Competitive urge, Capacity for enjoyment.

Arnold Palmer

Effort

What do I mean by concentration? I mean focusing totally on

What do I mean by concentration? I mean focusing totally on the business at hand and commanding your body to do exactly what you want it to do.

Arnold Palmer

Concentration

You must play boldly to win.

You must play boldly to win.

Arnold Palmer

Competition

You know you're getting old when all the names in your black

You know you're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them.

Arnold Palmer

Age

It is not a dreamlike state, but the somehow insulated state

It is not a dreamlike state, but the somehow insulated state, that a great musician achieves in a great performance. He's aware of where he is and what he's doing, but his mind is on the playing of the instrument with an internal sense of rightness -- it is not merely mechanical, it is not only spiritual; it is something of both, on a different plane and a more remote one.

Arnold Palmer

Potential