Today would have been Arnold Palmer’s 90th birthday and in honor of The King, the Empire State building will be lit up in Arnie colors.
“My dad always said it was the greatest privilege to give back when possible, and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation is a testament to that,” said Amy Palmer Saunders, Palmer’s daughter and Chair of the Arnold Palmer companies and the Foundation. “That the Empire State Building is honoring his efforts with a lighting on what would have been his 90th birthday is a tremendous honor, and one that he would have enjoyed.”
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“We are honored that the Empire State Building, one of the world’s greatest buildings, is honoring the efforts of one of our country’s greatest sons,” said Jon Podany, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises and AWPF President. “Arnold Palmer brought a lot of light into this world, light that continues to shine brightly through the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation and the Palmer companies.”
Twitter has also been great today in remembering Palmer, who died at the age of 87 in 2016.
Today would have been Arnold Palmer’s 90th birthday. Here’s to the man we so lovingly called “The King”. @APinv pic.twitter.com/6j8pWUDnH7
— Dan Hauser (@DanHauserGolf) September 10, 2019
Golf really is a funny game.
Arnold Palmer got it.#ArniesArmy pic.twitter.com/BmtLnukjKo
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/PhilMickelson/status/1171394243262369792
Swing of The King
Arnold Palmer would have turned 90 today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kCBX2GdvSn
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 10, 2019
Golf swings with a twist.
TOUR players celebrated Arnold Palmer's birthday this morning @GBRMilitary by giving their Arnie best follow through. pic.twitter.com/ZoY2oRfkuO
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 10, 2019
Today we remember 'The King.'@ArnoldPalmer | #LifeWellPlayed pic.twitter.com/uF2OKh89UT
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 10, 2019
The legend Arnold Palmer would have turned 90 today. Mr. Palmer was such an integral part of the game of Golf. I’m reminded of his kind nature with several letters in my office that he had sent to me through the… https://t.co/ycRbxs0lDg
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 10, 2019
One of the best assignments I've ever had was getting to go to Latrobe, PA & spend a few days with Mr. Palmer for a story celebrating his 80th bday. Got to tour his memorabilia, play golf with his grandson, interviews at AP's office & a catch out back: https://t.co/18zdYZdQD0
— Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) September 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/SharkGregNorman/status/1170985489081483264
Arnold Palmer's 90th Birthday: Plans Still Very Much In The Works For His Memorabilia https://t.co/VIqnrYywVl pic.twitter.com/PTfFgMu5Hb
— Geoff Shackelford (@GeoffShac) September 10, 2019
Today marks what would have been Arnold Palmer’s 90th birthday.
And while it's been three years since his passing, his impact is still felt in the golf world and beyond. https://t.co/sBi6ciyMeM pic.twitter.com/AZueJogaVN
— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) September 10, 2019
