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Arnold Palmer wins his 1st PGA golf tournament....
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Arnold Palmer wins his 1st PGA golf tournament....

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THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 21, 1955

  • Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
  • His very 1st victory on the PGA tour
  • American professional golfer (rookie season)

The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading : "Palmer Wins In Canadian" with subhead and scoreboard. (see images)
Complete in a 70+ pages Sunday edition, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: At the 1955 Canadian Open held at Toronto's Weston Golf and Country Club, Arnold Palmer secured his first official PGA Tour victory in dominant fashion, shooting an impressive 23-under-par total of 265 (64-67-64-70) to defeat runner-up Jack Burke Jr. by four strokes and claim the $2,400 top prize. This breakthrough performance during his 1955 rookie season was highly significant because it validated his decision to turn professional following his 1954 U.S. Amateur win, proving that his aggressive, charismatic style of play could succeed at the highest level and laying the foundational cornerstone for a legendary career that ultimately encompassed 62 PGA Tour titles and 7 Major championships.

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$52
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.