The United States Golf
Association is inviting the public to participate in a very
special project to celebrate a true sporting legend and a
great American.
Arnold Palmer will be
celebrating his 80th birthday on September 10,
2009. To honor the occasion, the USGA Museum has launched an
online Arnold Palmer Memory Book. The purpose of the Web
site is to collect personal stories and memories of Arnold,
and allow the public to view other fans’ appreciation of
him. Fans can submit their reflections about Arnold in the
form of words, images or video.
Arnold’s influence on
the game of golf and sports in America has been felt for
many years. Collectively, these testimonials will document
the remarkable contributions Arnold has made to golf, not
simply as a player, but as the embodiment of all that is
honorable and exceptional about the game.
“Even if you’ve never
had the opportunity to meet him, it seems that almost
everyone in and around the game has their own Arnold Palmer
story,” said USGA Director of Communications & Museum Rand
Jerris. “Perhaps he was a childhood hero, maybe you once saw
him play, or you just have a favorite story about him. The
key is that we’re looking for personal stories – honest,
from-the-heart sentiments that capture the essence of what
Arnold Palmer has meant to the game.”
Later this year, the
USGA Museum will edit and assemble the very best submissions
into a bound volume, for presentation to Arnold as an 80th
birthday present.
To participate in the
Arnold Palmer Memory Book, log on to
usgamuseum.com/arnoldpalmer.
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