10 photos that define Arnold Palmer's legacy
Arnold Palmer was so much more than one of the greatest golfers of all time.
The only way to accurately depict that reality is through photos.
Here are 10 of our favorites:
Palmer's charm and good looks helped grow the game of golf in the dawn of the television era.
It certainly wasn't uncommon to see golfers smoking on the course. Here's Palmer doing just that at the 1963 Open.
To this day, this still might be my favorite golf photo of all time. Arnold Palmer & Ben Hogan at the 1966 Masters. pic.twitter.com/GJcGFtIKhn
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) September 26, 2016
Alpaca wool cardigan spokesman, because of course.
Arnold Palmer endorsed more things than any athlete in sports history. Alpaca wool cardigans? pic.twitter.com/vIvfrkjV3L
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 10, 2014
One of many magazine covers throughout the years.
Arnold Palmer on the cover of @sportingnews (4/4/70). #RIP pic.twitter.com/E9DWynW72j
— Justin McGuire (@JMcGuireSN) September 26, 2016
The beverage that bears his name.
Only way I know how to pay homage to The King. Went to the store and bought every Arnold Palmer #RIPTheKing pic.twitter.com/84ZEjc2EEz
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) September 26, 2016
Palmer lines up a putt at the Ryder Cup in Scotland back in 1973, at ease, and at home on the golf course.
Sharing a laugh with Jack Nicklaus at the 1987 Masters, Palmer often had a smile on his face, because golf is just a game, after all.
Arnold Palmer passed away today at the age of 87. pic.twitter.com/xjof1Jo8mQ
— History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) September 26, 2016
Palmer at the 2016 Masters, his final visit to Augusta National.
(Images courtesy: Getty)