Arnold Palmer
Awards & Honours
60
Awards Won
10
Honours
6
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Arnold Palmer's achievements are nothing short of historic. He was the first golfer to earn $1 million in prize money, a feat that changed the economic landscape of professional sports forever. His seven major championship wins place him among the elite, and his longevity in the sport is unparalleled. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as one of the founding members, a testament to his foundational role in the game. His awards extend beyond the green, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal recognizing his impact on American culture. Palmer's ability to connect with fans and elevate the sport's profile makes his record truly unique in the annals of athletics.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Highest civilian honor in the United States for contributions to sports and culture.
Congressional Gold Medal
Shared with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player for contributions to American culture.
World Golf Hall of Fame
Founding member of the Hall of Fame.
PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing his outstanding contribution to professional golf.
Honorary Degree
Doctor of Humane Letters.
Honorary Degree
Doctor of Humane Letters.
Honorary Degree
Doctor of Humane Letters.
Key to the City
Recognition for his contributions to the town.
Key to the City
Recognition for his contributions to the city.
Guinness World Record
First golfer to earn $1 million in prize money.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Golfer of All Time
Greatest Golfer of All Time
Greatest Golfer of All Time
Greatest Golfer of All Time
100 Most Important People of the 20th Century
Sportsman of the Century
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1960-01-01
The King of Golf
Sports Illustrated
1960-12-31
Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated
1999-12-31
Sportsman of the Century
Golf Digest
1965-01-01
The King Returns
Golf Digest
1970-01-01
A Legacy in the Making
Records & Feats
First Golfer to Earn $1 Million
Became the first professional golfer to reach the $1 million mark in career earnings in 1962.
Most Major Championships in a Six-Year Span
Won seven major championships between 1958 and 1964, setting a record for dominance in that period.
Longest Tenure as Top Money Winner
Held the PGA Tour money list title for 12 consecutive years from 1960 to 1971.
Oldest Champion Tour Winner
Won the Senior Players Championship at age 68, setting a record for age at victory.