On This Day

Palmer wins '73 Bob Hope, his last PGA victory

Sun, 11 Feb 1973, 0:00:00 -0500

1973 -- At the Bermuda Dunes C.C. in Palm Desert for the Bob Hope Classic, Jack Nicklaus leads or shares the lead until the 73rd hole of the 90-hole event. But Palmer takes the lead going into the last hole. Nicklaus misses a 30-footer for eagle while Palmer sinks a seven-footer for birdie. Nicklaus finishes tied for second with Johnnie Miller. At 43, it is Palmer’s first win in 18 months and will be his last on the PGA Tour. “It seemed like old times out there,” says Palmer, who wins $32,991. Tournament Queen and future “Wonder Woman” star Linda Carter and Vice President Spiro Agnew are on hand to present the trophy.

Palmer wins '62 Phoenix Open

Sun, 11 Feb 1962, 0:00:00 -0500

1962 -- Palmer charges to victory with a final round 66 at the Phoenix Open; earns $5,300. It is his second consecutive victory of the season.

Palmer says playing with dignitaries, celebs, a privilege

Sun, 11 Feb 1968, 0:00:00 -0500

1968 -- Palmer is asked if he shares the opinions of some fellow professionals who disdain pro-am events like the Bob Hope Classic where actors and politicians share the fairways with America’s best golfers. Palmer says no. “I consider it a real privilege to be with distinguished people and play with distinguished people.”