Kingdom Magazine

Welcome to the tenth edition of Kingdom

scurry — 2008-03-31T14:36:43-05:00

Spring is in the air, and what a great season it is. I love this time of year because, in addition to other things, it means it's time for The Masters. This year, as many of you know, marks the 50th anniversary of my first win at Augusta. I'll never forget my 3-wood shot from the middle of the fairway on 13 on the final day that sailed 230 yards to land within 18 feet of the pin. And what an exciting finish. I'm sure the action at this year's Masters will be great, too. I'm delighted to say that I’ll be there once again to kick things off as the Honorary Starter. Maybe I'll see you there.

Arnold Palmer Interview

scurry — 2008-03-31T13:20:26-05:00

Arnold Palmer has been typically busy over the past few months and, as ever, his opinions are forthright
and well informed. Paul Trow traveled to Bay Hill to pose questions to Mr. Palmer about the latest
developments in his life and career, and also about the things that matter right now in golf

Arnold Palmer's Busy Season

ape-publisher — 2007-02-26T01:00:00-05:00

With Everything Going on in the King's Life, it Seems his Only New Year's Resolution is to Stay Busy.

A Beauty of a Brute

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T06:00:00-05:00

Oakmont Country Club, home to one of America’s greatest courses and currently preparing to stag its eighth U.S. Open in eight decades in 2007, is inextricably linked with Arnold Palmer, the legend and the golfer. Chris Rodell pays a nostalgic visit to the historic Pennsylvania layout.

Raise the Roof with METALWORKS®

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T05:00:00-05:00

Oakmont Country Club will feature the innovative design of METALWORKS® Steel Shingles from TAMKO.

Designed to Impress

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T04:00:00-05:00

With a new home and a new name, Arnold Palmer Design Company is busy with the new Premier series of golf courses, among other things…

Mark of Genius

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T03:00:00-05:00

Perhaps the greatest business relationship in the history of sport was sealed by a single handshake with Arnold Palmer. Following Mark McCormack’s recent induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Paul Trow looks back on a remarkable career.

New Deal at Bay Hill

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T02:00:00-05:00

A new name might be on the trophy, but the big attract ion on the PGA Tour in the third week in March is still known as ‘Arnie’s Tournament’. Jeff Berlinicke meets Mr. Palmer to mull over the history of the event now known as the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard.

Where it all Began

ape-publisher — 2007-01-01T01:00:00-05:00

The 1954 U.S. Amateur Championship was the scene of Arnold Palmer’s first major triumph and arguably ushered in golf’s modern era. Richard Johnson looks back on a historic week in Detroit.

Seay Has The Last Word

2006-03-17T18:11:37-05:00

Ed Seay is the recipient of the 2005 Dave Marr Memorial Award, an honor shared by a handful of top professionals, one president and one king.

Back Where it all Began

2006-03-17T17:35:33-05:00

Arnold Palmer returned to Toronto in September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first PGA Tour victory. MICHAEL GRANGE of The Globe and Mail newspaper group was on hand to witness a remarkable couple of days.

The light was just right for memories. The soft yellow morning glow was catching the dew on the grass just so, and if you squinted and cocked your head a little, it could have been 1955 again.

A Starr is Born

2006-03-07T16:53:11-05:00

Tucson’s latest desert resort oasis, Starr Pass Country Club & Spa, is one of the finest showcases for the matchless skills and standards embodied by Palmer Course Design Company.

Few sites are as breathtaking as the majesty of the sun casting its brilliant rays on to the sleepy Sonoran Desert in Tucson. Cool darkness gives way to light as the day reveals a stunning landscape where giant saguaro cacti stand in frozen animation and the native wildlife abounds with energy in the foothills of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Designs on the Future

2006-03-07T16:27:49-05:00

Palmer Course Design Company reflects on its successes even as it moves forward with plans for new courses we can’t wait to play. READE TILLEY licks his lips in anticipation.

Good design is the foundation for usability and enjoyability in most things, and golf is certainly no exception. A well-designed course pushes our games by providing adequate challenges, but stops short of discouraging us completely by providing adequate rewards as well - some in play, some in aesthetics. Whether in the mountains, ocean-side or on wide-open grasslands, the look of a course is a large part of the experience of a round of golf. Most important of all, a well-designed course is fun to play. No group recognizes all of these factors better than Palmer Course Design Company (PCDC), which has been involved in more than 300 course design projects all over the world since it started more than 30 years ago.

Audience with the King

2006-03-07T16:10:15-05:00

It is always a privilege to catch up with Mr Palmer and have a relaxed conversation with him about how things are going in his professional life – as a player, as a course designer and as a businessman. Kingdom editor Paul Trow put the questions to Mr Palmer and his responses, as ever, make fascinating reading.

You have clearly decided your days as a competitor in the majors are over. But I understand that you still have plans to play in Champions Tour events, and the Super-Seniors tournaments? Also, Skins Games?

2,629,440 Minutes and Counting

2006-03-07T15:38:17-05:00

On January 17, The Golf Channel, will celebrate its 10th anniversary. One man who will be there for the party will be co-founding Chairman, Arnold Palmer.

When I first heard about Joe Gibbs’ plans to launch a 24-7 cable network devoted exclusively to golf, I was immediately seized by a number of different emotions. The first one I shared with golf fans all across the nation - sheer excitement at the thought of being able to tune into tournaments wherever they were happening in the world, as they were happening. No longer would I have to endure watching highlight shows or, worse, looking scores up in the newspaper. Next, I felt a sense of foreboding. My wife, I thought, is not going to be happy with this development. I was right. Then I felt a sense of panic. Naturally, I was going to have to buy one extra TV, but I was also thinking of the other places in the house where a small screen would come in handy. So I thought: just how much is this going to cost?