The Associated PressThis June 19, 1960, file photo shows Arnold Palmer pointing to his name on the press tent scoreboard showing his four-under-par total, for 72 holes, during the National Open golf tournament at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo. The most famous U.S. Open comeback began with a question from Arnold Palmer in 1960 at Cherry Hills in explaining how he could rally from a big deficit.
The Associated PressArnold Palmer rips off his hat as he drops the final putt that gave him the National Open championship in Denver, Colo. in this June 18, 1960 photo. "I was seven strokes back and really pumped up, ready to go," Palmer recalled. Palmer was voted 33rd of the top 100 athletes of the century by a selected panel assembled by The Associated Press.
Rick Collier, Associated Press fileArnold Palmer tosses his cap on the 18th green after winning the 1960 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado.
The Associated PressPresident of the USGA John Clock presents the U.S. Open trophy to Arnold Palmer, left, at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado on June 18, 1960.
Paul Vathis, The Associated PressIn this Sept. 9, 1960, file photo, President Dwight Eisenhower, right, enjoys a laugh with Arnold Palmer before they played a round of golf together in a foursome at the Gettysburg Country Club, Gettysburg, Penn. Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose passion for golf helped to boost its popularity after World War II, was selected Friday, June 26, 2009, to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He will be the first U.S. president in the Hall of Fame when he is inducted posthumously Nov. 2 at the World Golf Village.
The Associated PressFILE - In this June 17, 1962, file photo, Jack Nicklaus right, and Arnold Palmer turn to leave the 18th green at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., after Nicklaus won the U.S. Open golf tournament in a playoff. The epic 1962 U.S. Open, a pivotal moment in one of golf's most celebrated rivalries, is what the USGA delivered producer Ross Greenburg to create a one-hour documentary. This is the 50-year anniversary of Nicklaus' playoff win for the first of his record 18 major championships. "Jack's First Major" will be the first USGA film shown on network television, broadcast by NBC Sports on June 17 before its final-round coverage of the U.S. Open.
The Associated PressArnold Palmer, left, U.S. Open and Masters champion, chats with his wife Winnie and father, Milford "Deke" Palmer at the first tee before starting second round play in the British Open Golf Tourney at St. Andrews, Scotland, in this July 7, 1960 photo. A two-hour documentary by The Golf Channel titled ``Arnold Palmer: Golf's Heart and Soul,'' premieres Oct. 28.
The Associated pressPopular veteran golfer Arnold Palmer is shown at Cherry Hills Country Club following a lengthy press conference, Tuesday, June 14, 1978, Denver, Colo. He is a sentimental favorite in this years U.S. Open, scheduled to start on Thursday having won that title in 1960, the last time the Open was held at Cherry Hills.
Brian Brained, The Denver PostArnold Palmer tees off from the second hole during the opening round of PGA golf championship at Cherry Hills Country Club & Golf Course in 1985.
Curtis ComptonArnold Palmer hits the first shot to begin the 75th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 8, 2011.
Scott Audette, The Associated PressTiger Woods, left, is helped into the his jacket for winning the Bay Hill Invitational by tournament host Arnold Palmer in this March 18, 2001 in Orlando, Fla. The Bay Hill Invitational has become a boon for Woods, who can make history this week by becoming the first player on any tour to win the same tournament five straight years. From the time his streak began in 2000, Woods is 65 under par at Bay Hill and has won his four titles by a combined 20 strokes.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressGolf legend Arnold Palmer starts his round at the 66th Semiro PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club, in Ligonier, Pa., Thursday, May 26, 2005.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, The Associated PressTiger Woods, left, and Arnold Palmer share a laugh during the trophy presentation after Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 25, 2013.
John Leyba, The Denver PostArnold Palmer interview and a Q&A to kick off the 2009 Palmer Cup to be held at Cherry Hills Country Club. The tournament will offer up the the best collegiate golfers from Europe to play against the best golfers from the United States.
Stew Milne, The Associated PressGolf legend Arnold Palmer tees off at the 15th hole of the Rhode Island Country Club during the first round of the CVS Pharmacy Charity Classic in Barrington, R.I., Monday, July 9, 2001.
Matthew Thayer, The Associated PressArnold Palmer reacts after his drive off the Wailea Gold Course's third hole finds a bunker Sunday, Jan. 5, 2006, during pro-am play of the Champions Skins golf tournament in Wailea, Hawaii.
Chris O'Meara, The Associated PressIn this March 23, 2014, file photo, Arnold Palmer talks during a news conference before the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill in Orlando, Fla. Golf Channel has spent more than a year producing what might be the most important project in its 20-year history a three-part documentary on golf's most endearing figure. "Arnie" will be shown on three consecutive nights beginning April 13, the night after the final round of the Masters.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesWinner of The Open in 1961 and 1962, US golfer Arnold Palmer plays from the 1st tee during the Champion Golfers' Challenge on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 15, 2015, ahead of The 2015 Open Golf Championship which runs July 16-19. 28 Seven groups of four Champion golfers with a combined 46 victories in golfs oldest Championship, compete in a four hole challenge, the winnings going to the charity of the winning team's choice.
Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressArnold Palmer, winner of four Masters championships and making his 50th appearance, gives the thumbs up to spectators at the third green during practice for the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA., Tuesday, April 6, 2004. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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This June 19, 1960, file photo shows Arnold Palmer pointing to his name on the press tent scoreboard showing his four-under-par total, for 72 holes, during the National Open golf tournament at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo. The most famous U.S. Open comeback began with a question from Arnold Palmer in 1960 at Cherry Hills in explaining how he could rally from a big deficit.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Arnold Palmer, a Pennsylvania greenskeeper’s son who became one of golf’s most charismatic champions and made millions of dollars by turning his popular “everyman” image into one of the most lucrative sports brands in the world, died Sunday at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to his longtime assistant Doc Griffin. Palmer was hospitalized in preparation for heart surgery, but Griffin said he did not know the exact cause of death. He was 87.
