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 | 1954 -- The Detroit News publishes its next-day account of Palmer's victory at the U.S. Amateur Championship. "Fighting a great uphill battle, Arnold Palmer, stocky former Coast Guardsman from Cleveland, made good on his fifth try for the U.S. Amateur golf championship by defeating millionaire Robert Sweeney, 1 up, 36 holes, at Country Club of Detroit." The dramatic phrasing, the hints of a scrappy serviceman succeeding against a "millionaire" New York socialite will be echoed throughout Palmer's career and will endear him to millions who like underdog heroes.
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Arnold Palmer to be Recognized for Service to Country & Community
Sports Legend and Coast Guard Veteran One of Four Sea Service Veterans and Supporters Fêted at 2008 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner September 30...
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Palmer Attends USGA Grand Opening
On June 3, 2008, Arnold Palmer will attend the USGA Museum and Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History grand re-opening ceremony.
"Our goal moving forward is to develop and brand the Palmer Center as the premier institution in the world for the study and education of golf history." said USGA President Walter Driver .
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