http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ Copyright 2007 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:10:50 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss You have made MANY awesome contributions to the game as well as society. Keep up the great work and hopefully some day with you as an inspiration I can be the same.... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/09/contributions_t.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/09/contributions_t.aspx Mailbox Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:10:50 -0500 Larry Bohannan The Desert Sun Arnold Palmer opens the door of his home and is kind of surprised to see a visitor standing there. "Most people just walk in," Palmer said, completely serious but with a twinkle in his eye... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/my_meeting_with.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/my_meeting_with.aspx One on One Tales from the Ranks Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:25:31 -0500 In 1966, Mr. Palmer came to Midland, TX to play in an exhibition with Bob Charles,Bobby Nichols and Gary Player ( not for sure ). My Mother took myself and my twin brother to the exhibition to watch our hero... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/first_time_i_sa.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/first_time_i_sa.aspx Tales from the Ranks Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:52:44 -0500 I was attending the 3M championship with my son a couple of years ago and we were standing at the driving range, when a cart pulled up right beside me and when i looked to my left it was Arnold... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/in_awe_of_a_leg.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/02/in_awe_of_a_leg.aspx Tales from the Ranks Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:56:05 -0500 Dear Mr. Palmer: The reason that I'm sending this note to you (Mr. Palmer) is to say thank-you. I was watching repeat coverage of the third round of the Bob Hope when I saw you with Nick (Faldo) and Kelly... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/01/i_am_addicted_t.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2007/01/i_am_addicted_t.aspx Tales from the Ranks Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:13:25 -0500 Mr. Palmer was always my hero. If you had to select one word, it would be "class". That is why at age 59, I have the Wheaties box with Mr. Palmer on my desk for two reasons. To remember the good times watching the tournaments he played in, and to remind myself of how important class is. http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/12/legends_of_golf.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/12/legends_of_golf.aspx Tales from the Ranks Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:35:26 -0500 I've been an Arnie's Army fan most of my life. I have followed him since I pickup my first club. For years I've had his "Arnold Plamer A Personal Journey" and have read it several times. My "life dream" would... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/11/character_hones.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/11/character_hones.aspx Tales from the Ranks Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:51:48 -0500 At a practice roound for the 1980 U.S. Open in Baltusrol, New Jersey, I was watching Arnie practice putting. When he finished he waved a couple of youngsters, that had been waiting to get his autograph, onto the putting green.... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/seeing_arnie_in.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/seeing_arnie_in.aspx Tales from the Ranks Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:37:16 -0500 I just wanted to let you know that I grew up with a great respect for you, not only because my Dad followed your golf career before I was born, but because you always impressed me as a true gentleman. I joined the Masons several years ago, and I had never been prouder to learn at the House of the Temple in DC that you were a Brother, too. I should have already known. http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/a_fine_man_and.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/a_fine_man_and.aspx Tales from the Ranks Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:11:22 -0500 Arnie, Thank you for the autographs that you always sign for me!!! Although, I would rather see you play!!! As a child I had no interest in golf because golf was too expensive for my family so I wish I... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/happy_birthday_2.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/09/happy_birthday_2.aspx Happy Birthday! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:41:22 -0500 I have always followed your career since I first started playing this great game in 1958. I bought my first set of matched clubs in 1965 being Arnold Palmer Dunlop clubs. I played with these until 1996 when I passed... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/08/my_golf_hero.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/08/my_golf_hero.aspx Happy Birthday! Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:39:09 -0500 My earliest memory of Arnie was in 1962 at my great-aunt's house in New Haven where I sat with my Dad and some relatives to watch a "golf tournament" on a small black & white television. As the TV was... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/08/arnies_backnine.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/08/arnies_backnine.aspx Tales from the Ranks Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:36:35 -0500 I love telling this story and have told it probably hundreds of times in the 36 years since the PGA Championship was played at Tulsa's Southern Hills in 1970. This particular feat by Arnold Palmer cemented, in my mind at... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/05/1970_pga_southe.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/05/1970_pga_southe.aspx Tales from the Ranks Tue, 09 May 2006 13:25:28 -0500 Back in 1962 my mom remarried. Due to Asthma condition they decided to move from Miami, Florida to Los Angeles. Was mad at the time about a new "dad" and the brothers and sisters. The First 2 yrs did everything... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/04/my_intro_to_gol.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/04/my_intro_to_gol.aspx Tales from the Ranks Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:54:50 -0500 You are two months older than I am. I want to thank you for all the pleasure I have had watching you play. You are true gentleman. You are the greatest role model in my life. You have made my... http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/04/2_months_older.aspx http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/EXPERIENCE/TALESFROMTHERANKS/ARCHIVE/2006/04/2_months_older.aspx Happy Birthday! Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:57:47 -0500