The Facts: Name - Arnold Palmer Exempt Status - Winner, 1960 U.S. Open (Lifetime) Height - 5' 10" Weight - 185 lbs Birthdate - September 10, 1929 Birthplace - Latrobe, PA Residence - Latrobe, PA and Bay Hill, FL Family - Wife: Winifred Walzer, Daughters: Peggy & Amy, 6 grandchildren College - Wake Forest University Interests - Flying, business, clubmaking Turned Pro - 1954 Tour Victories: 1955: Canadian 1956: Insurance City, Eastern 1957: Houston, Azalea, Rubber City, San Diego 1958: St. Petersburg, Masters Tournament, Pepsi Golf 1959: Thunderbird Invitational, Oklahoma City, West Palm Beach 1960: Palm Springs Classic, Texas Open, Baton Rouge, Pensacola, Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Insurance City, Mobile Sertoma 1961: San Diego, Phoenix, Baton Rouge, Texas, Western 1962: Palm Springs Classic, Phoenix, Masters Tournament, Texas, Tournament of Champions, Colonial National, American Golf Classic 1964: Masters Tournament, Oklahoma City 1965: Tournament of Champions 1966: Los Angeles, Tournament of Champions, Houston Champions International 1967: Los Angeles, Tucson, American Golf Classic, Thunderbird Classic 1968: Hope Desert Classic, Kemper 1969: Heritage, Danny Thomas Diplomat 1971: Hope Desert Classic, Citrus, Westchester 1973: Bob Hope Desert Classic International Victories: 1955: Panama Open, Colombia Open 1961: British Open 1962: British Open 1963: Australian Wills Masters 1964: Piccadilly World Match Play Championship 1966: Australian Open 1967: Piccadilly World Match Play Championship, World Cup (Indiv.) 1971: Lancome Trophy 1975: Spanish Open, British PGA Championship 1980: Canadian PGA Championship The Course: Latrobe Country Club's current design was heavily influenced by both Deke and Arnold Palmer. The course has matured into a beautiful and demanding test of golf, thanks primarily to the diligence and constant care of Deke Palmer, second son Jerry, current superintendent Martin Repko and their experienced grounds crews and the planting of many thousands of pines and other trees over the years on the club's 110 acres. The progress of course improvement along with other modernization and expansion of the club's buildings, was accelerated following Arnold Palmer's purchase of the club in September of 1971. The course and structures on the grounds have been constantly upgraded with many of the holes revised, a modern automatic irrigation system installed, permanent cart paths constructed and a practice range created. This hilly 18-hole Bent grass course has narrow, tree-lined fairways with water in play. The greens are large and average speed. Water hazards (ponds and a creek) come into play on eight holes. James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin designed the second nine holes, which were added in 1963. Weekday and weekend green fees for non-members are $40.00 for 18 holes and $40.00 for 9 holes during the peak season. [Home] [Opinion] [Equipment] [Links LS] [Golf Tips] [Rules of Golf] [Monthly Joke]