Arnie audiobook

This biography also contains numerous stories of the inner circle of golfers that touched legendary Arnold Palmer’s life. In 1960 a banquet was held in Rochester, New York to name the professional athlete of the year. In contention for the prestigious award were notable sport stars Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Sam Huff, Johnny Unitas, Kyle Rote and others including Palmer. The exchange of comments between New York Yankee Roger Maris and Palmer is priceless.Palmer’s marketing trademark was an umbrella. On a side note Wake Forest University honored Palmer last season by painting a large colorful umbrella on the 50 yard line of their football field. I look forward to their opening game this season to see if the umbrella will remain a permanent emblem.

Callahan does an excellent job of weaving Arnold Palmer’s story together. I’ve always known of Arnold Palmer as “the peoples champ” but it’s fascinating getting to read about the bits and pieces from various fans and colleagues along with friends and family about the truth to his character and graciousness. Definitely a hero of golf and a standup individual to admire.

Arnold Palmer is my all-time favorite golfer. This is a first-rate account of his life, written by a man who knew him personally. So, his insights and stories added to my knowledge of this charismatic, friendly, warm, considerate, driven man and golfer.

The rating is probably closer to a 3.5, but I liked the person the book was about, Arnold Palmer, so much I gave it four stars. Palmer was not just a great golfer, but he seemed to be a very likeable person even more than that. In fact, the book is about Palmer more as a person, and the effect he had on others, more than his stellar golf career that included Masters' wins in 1958, 1960, 62, and 64. The book touches on the rivalry between him and Nicklaus and how he was never liked by Ben Hogan for whatever reason. The book also talks about his childhood, and how he always wanted to impress his father, but never could it seemed. The book has short chapters that talk about each of his big years, but in the end I actually found the book too short. Would have liked some more info on his actual golf days from around 1957-1966. I finished this book in about three days, which means it was easy to read, but also that it wasn't enough. Good stuff though from a great writer, Tom Callahan, who also wrote great books such as Johnny U and GM. Looking forward to reading more by him in the future.

I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.A wonderfully written biography of one of the greatest golfers in history, and certainly the greatest of my generation, Arnold Palmer. I was a teen-ager and young adult during Palmer's heyday, and while I was not a golfer, nor a true golf enthusiast, it was impossible to be alive then and not know who Arnold Palmer was.He may not have won more tournaments than anyone else, nor earned more money but Arnold Palmer was a true sportsman and well deserves his legend status.A very GOOD read.

I met him onceI went out to Barton Creek CC to watch the Senior event here in Austin. I was walking through the parking lot on my way to meet some buddies when I saw him getting his gear out of the trunk of a Cadillac all by himself. I hesitated to interrupt him, but I couldn’t let the opportunity to see THE MAN up close escape me. I welcomed him to Austin; we exchanged a few pleasantries & shook hands. What a thrill for me!!! No pretense, no urgency on his part, just genuine appreciation for my welcoming gesture. Class act personified.

This is the first book I have read solely with my Kindle. I enjoyed the book and learned a great deal about the man and the golfer, whom I would have admired greatly if I had followed golf in my youth and earlier adulthood. The book consists mostly of anecdotes, which is what most such biographical accounts utilize. I downgraded to 4 stars since at times it was disjointed and difficult to follow, though some of this may have been due partly to my first Kindle experience.

Loved this book. I have a significant appreciation for Arnold Palmer after reading this book. What an amazing man and what a great life he lived. Would have loved to have met him. The book is mostly quotes rather an authors opinion which I really appreciate from a biography.Great read and quite inspirational as well.

Golf As Life, Life As Golf. Growing up in the 60's/70's I thought of Arnold Palmer more for his merchandise than his golf. By the 80's, I knew better. Just a great read about the man who became the sport. An excellent mix of Palmer, the author and the world according to Arnie. Highly recommended.

First of all, I have golfed maybe twice in my short life of 71 years and would never think of reading a book on golf. That said, this book was excellent, kept my attention and interest from page 1 until the end. It is really a book about Arnold Palmer who loved to golf and his relationships with just about everyone he came into contact with. Excellent, just excellent, a good read.

Admittedly, I never really knew much about the legendary character that was Arnold Palmer. I’m so very glad I stumbled across this book and took the time to get to know him a little better through this wonderful telling of his story and the incredible life he led both on and off the greens. #ArniesArmy

Arnie is a model for how all athletes should conduct themselves and how all kids growing up should approach sports. Unfortunately, the writing is poor and jumps around with seemingly random asides.

Great stories, great memories recounted so well I felt like I was sitting at a 19th hole listening to a great story teller. I missed the Arnie era, but I’ll never forget how my dad loved Arnie, and golf.

I thought Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer did a great job telling the best stories from Arnold's life. Like when he came back and won The Open Championship in 1960. The book also explains how much he changed the game of golf and how the game wouldn't be the same today without him.

ArnoldAny book about Arnie is always a good read and this was no exception I just wish there was more. This was a good about a great man.