Arnold Palmer was
honoured Thursday as Golf World magazine's Newmaker of the Century.
"Arnold Palmer stands
out for his contributions to golf, both on and off the course," Golf World
editor Terry Galvin said. "Few athletes in the 20th century have proven
more popular with fans, colleagues and corporate America."
Palmer won 60 PGA
Tour titles, seven major championships, four tour money titles, and helped
launch the Senior PGA Tour.
Golf World also honored
top newsmakers for each decade, selecting Harry Vardon (00s), Francis Quimet
(10s), Bobby Jones (20s), Gene Sarazen (30s), Byron Nelson (40s), Ben Hogan
(50s), Palmer (60s), Jack Nicklaus (70s), Seve Ballesteros (80s) and Tiger
Woods (90s).
