Arnold Palmer Tribute with Jim Nantz, Wayne Gretzky, Patrick Reed, and More | Golf Digest
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Jim Nantz, Wayne Gretzky, Chris O'Donnell, and others discuss their interactions with Arnold Palmer, and what made him so loved.
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The first time I met Arnold Palmer
was I was about years old.
I did an industrial film for Sears.
He was there, you know, sponsored by Sears,
and I was like a little child actor.
So, I have a picture with him
and I have a golf ball he signed for me.
Cut to ten years later, I was playing in the Lexus Challenge
and it was only Senior Tour players and celebs,
and I got Arnold as my partner,
and it was the most amazing draw of all time,
I mean, it just felt so lucky.
It was a unique format because my score
counted for their purse.
And I'll never forget, we were playing on a par ,
and Arnold was having some trouble,
and I had hit a good drive and I had a my -wood out,
I was ready to hit, and Arnold was kinda slashing around,
and I was like, No, No, give me my wedge,
we got, I'm actually gonna lay it up.
And he saw me from across the fairway and came running over,
He's like, Hey! Don't you lay up on me!
I was like, Okay, Mr. Palmer.
He's like, Hit the -wood!
And so, I hit the -wood, and I don't even
remember what happened, I was just so, so shocked.
But it was so classic Arnold, you know,
always going for broke and not playing out of fear.
The only other Arnold story that I always laugh about,
at the Bob Hope we were playing one time,
we were signing autographs for people,
he saw me signing autographs and he looked here, he goes,
What the hell is that?!?
I go, It's my signature.
He goes, Well, sign it so they can read it.
'Cause if you've ever seen Arnold's signature, it's perfect.
And he was really offended by my, my signature,
so, I worked on it after that.
[Jim Nantz] I was doing a Pittsburgh Steelers game
a few years ago, and I called him up and said,
Hey, I've got a free afternoon, mind if I drive up
to Latrobe, see you?
Come on up.
Went up to the house, no gate, no posse of people
around him to insulate The King.
Arnold and Kay.
And after an hour visit, it was time to get back in the car,
and Arnold walks me to the car.
I come down the driveway, and I just happened
to take one last look up at the house, and I'm glad I did.
There was Arnold at the top of the driveway, waving goodbye.
Now, there are a lot of people that are big,
even more so, they think they're big,
I don't know how many would have that scene
right there play out.
That's Arnold Palmer.
That's the kind of man he is.
[Patrick Reed] First time I ever played in Bay Hill,
it was early in the morning, I walk in,
I go right into the locker room and, you know,
get on my shoes and go straight across the hall
to where Justine is and family dining
to get breakfast before I go out.
I don't get even take two steps into the door
and he's sitting there. First thing he says to me is,
Mr. Reed, please take your hat off.
And I'm like, I didn't quite get there fast enough,
I literally was two steps inside the door
and, you know, I took off my hat, and it just shows you
how much respect he has, you know,
for not only golf but everybody.
[Wayne Gretzky] I was fortunate enough when I retired
and my manager at the time, Mike Burnett,
told me one day we have an opportunity
that we're gonna play the four of us,
McCormack and Mr. Palmer and Mike Burnett and myself,
and we played Bay Hill, and one of the par s
was over water.
Mr. Palmer said, You know, I think it's a -iron.
His caddy said, No, no, Mr. Palmer, it's a -iron.
And he hit hit -iron short and he hit in into the water.
And his caddy said, I told you, Mr. Palmer, it's a -iron.
And he put another ball down on the ground,
and he hit the -iron and he knocked it in for a three.
[laughing] And he looked at the caddy and said,
I told you it was a -iron.
And I was like, Oh, my goodness, this is one
of the greatest things I've ever seen in my life.
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Nantz' comments made me cry. Twice.
@j.w.matney8390
3 жыл бұрын
His talk at Arnies funeral was incredible, my eyes were leaking pretty bad.
@DrPhillipMcCracken
2 жыл бұрын
Dammit, stupid pollen
A legend to golf and to the world of honorable men.
Truly a man who lived the fullest of lives. Not a bad thing to say of him. There will never be another.
@billmoyer3254
7 жыл бұрын
except that he blatantly cheated on his wife
That second Jim Nantz story. Man, every time it gets me.
Made golf. Every professional golfer owes a debt of gratitude to the late, great Arnold Palmer and they all know it.
@browningbelgium2326
3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY !!
@MarkSmithhhh
2 жыл бұрын
100% he was the first "big star" of the game...
what a class act! Rest In Peace Arnie
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
A class act? What's that supposed to mean? He never spilled his drink?
@mizzlemafia551
7 жыл бұрын
Derek Worthington Class act means a real stand up person, very respectable.
@mizzlemafia551
7 жыл бұрын
Derek Worthington Disregard, you're a troll.
It’s absolutely incredible the stories Jim Nantz has, the relationships he’s developed with guys like Arnie and so many others. Just like Arnie, there will never be another like him. I will always be a fan of you and Mr. Palmer.
Arnold Palmer was the King of golf. The world needs more quality people like The King.
He may have not been the greatest golfer ever to live, but he was certainly the most important.
@MarkSmith-lz5rk
4 жыл бұрын
The first big superstar
@slapshot68
3 жыл бұрын
Nicklaus was the greatest, Palmer was #2
@ugaais
3 жыл бұрын
Correct Tiger Hogan Jack probably the three best but no doubt Arnold is on and near the top of the all time lists but no one is/was more important to the game
I never seen or heard Arnold Palmer speak except in a video game and i still miss him already. He sounded like a good man.
Wonderful video, Mr. Palmer will be missed. May God keep you Arnold.
Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories. The King is dead, but will never be forgotten.
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Elvis died in the 70s.
Several years ago my sons and I were at the PGA merchandise show in Orlando. We were fortunate to run into Gary Player and Arnold Palmer during the day. With my three sons present each man took us aside out of the flow of traffic, sat us down and spent about 30 minutes talking to us. What a treat. It was almost a spiritual experience. When Arnold passed away my oldest son called me and shared this profound thought. DAD IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO ME THAT MR PALMER THOUGHT THAT WE WERE DOING HIM A FAVOR TO TAKE OUR TIME TO TALK WITH HIM. It is hard not to deeply love a man like that who makes that kind of impression on a teenager who remembers the occasion that vividly when he is in his forty’s. May no one ever forget what that man did for those all around him.
Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be! Mr. Palmer, you are the true king! May you rest in peace.
He lives forever as a legend.
I never met Arnold Palmer, but I did meet Jim Nantz when I worked on a golf video for. him, and Jim Nantz is a really nice man. A true gentleman in the spirit of Arnold Palmer.
So impressed Wayne calls him Mr Palmer
Is sooo sad!!!! Love you Arnold😭
in this life or the next. one day, mr. king., we will see you again. and we hope you are still proud of us.
I remember getting his autograph at the Raleys senior golf rush at Rancho Murietta outside of Sacramento in the mid 80’s. I had a red hat and all we had was a red sharpie. I still have that hat.
... What a Life, What a Man, What an Inspiration, What a Legend.
That’s one of the greatest pieces I’ve ever seen
happy b day Arnold a true great of the game worldwide.
Thanks for the memories Arnie. Charisma, character and class.
Gotta love some Jim Nantz and Arnie
So touching. Pure class.
class all the way
I saw him play at an LA Open. Very Charismatic!
Complete class
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Complete class? What's that supposed to mean? He never spilled his drink?
@ripitsympatico5843
7 жыл бұрын
what a douchbag you are.
Known as the "KING ", A. Palmer is the most popular golfer ever !!! 10 times more popular than Woods & Nicklaus combined !! ⛳ Arnie's Army numbered in the billions around the globe. ❤
Class, class, class. You can see where Jack and Watson (and nearly everyone else) learned how to be professionals.
Who's cutting onions around here?
I still can't watch this without tearing up.
I love golf. Not as much as my Wife and family. Great stories. Arnie was and will always always be Great a Person. Miss him.
Long live the King
I'm drinking Arnold Palmer right now
One of the best in the world/R.I.P. Arnie.
When Arnold tells you not to lay up...you pull out the fairway wood
Boy I miss him
RIP the king
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Elvis died in the 70s.
@benroche3157
5 жыл бұрын
Derek stfu Arnie the king
“And off he went for one last journey around Augusta”
that 1 one person who disliked this video should quit golf...
@j.w.matney8390
3 жыл бұрын
That person should seek out someone who is in despair and help them, because Artie would.
@ronbonora7872
2 жыл бұрын
quit life not only golf!
Protect Jim Nantz at all costs.
He may not be the best golfer, but he is the GREATEST golfer. The perfect athlete a father would want a son to look at as a role model
He was the best, and one of the last real gentleman of the sport!
Nantz made me cry and then I was immediately sickened by seeing Patrick Reed.
RIP Arnie! The first sports superstar that paved the way for the rest in all sports! Patrick Reed should be ashamed of himself!
Arnold is integrity
ARNOLD HAS BEEN A GREAT INFLUENCE
@jmharby9285
6 жыл бұрын
HE WAS LIKE A DANNY THOMAS - GOOD INFLUENCE CHARITABLE
@jmharby9285
6 жыл бұрын
URZETTA HAS SAVED MANY LIVES
Arnold Palmer was never about himself. It was the game that mattered. Golf is where it is today because of Arnold Palmer
@edwardurben199
4 жыл бұрын
Aet
Arnold was the first super star of the sport
RIP
Chris O’Donnell should play Arnie in a movie!! They look a little bit alike!!
The common man’s man….. net worth 850m you’d think he was the guy that was the greeter at Walmart …. Sweet kind a true gentleman
If I could have one mulligan n life. It would be to drive 90 minutes to Bay Hill and watch Arnie play in person.
Today Commemorates Arnold Palmer's 90th Birthday
His drink is amazing rip tho
He was the king of the world on so many Sundays, but he went out in a big pharma commercial with Kevin Nealon. Marie Antoinette's head didn't fall that far.
Is far more important to the game of golf, than Jack was
I'm related to him
Omg the guy from the Arizona can is dead
@user-mv3fe5si1m
7 жыл бұрын
But seriously rip he was greatest golfer ever
The title of "the king " was not big enuff
What did he ever do, that wasn't for himself? His life, can be summed up thus, "It was all about me."
@geoffreymonaghan3829
7 жыл бұрын
your a sad human being Derek
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Frisky Bottomsuuater Put away your wee wee, no one wants to see it.
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Bennett W You keep saying He and golf. That should tell you something. Philanthropists? So is George Soros. You probably don't even know what I mean by that. Listen, people with a lot of money use these things as a tax shelter and for PR. You're blind, but maybe you have a chance to see. www.greatpreachers.org/pro_sports.html Oh, remember Jimmy Savile gave a lot to Leeds Hospital and the children, read about him.
@Araconox
7 жыл бұрын
You are a disgrace to golf and to all good people like Arnold Palmer who made a real difference. Please get off this blog , you don't belong here. Shame on you.
@dawtesla
7 жыл бұрын
Ursula Kur This isn't a blog, it's a public forum. He didn't do anything, but selfishly play golf. For himself, to win. You don't get a Noble Prize for that. Everything you believe, the TV convinced you of that. Get real.
Never met the king/but i have played and putted at Torrey pines since 1970 / His name is the first one on the walk of fame there ....
Patrick Read is no one to talk about the King...