Our Letter to the King – “Dear Mr. Palmer…”

Dear Mr. Palmer, Just a short note from us down here to say “Thank you!” From those of us who were young boys and girls in the 1960s, thank you for bringing the game of golf into our living room (where the only black and white television in the house was at the time) where our families could watch together and cheer for you.  For those of us who were born later (with color televisions), thank you for when you kissed us as babies, invited us inside the ropes and charmed us with the caring manner you showed to all. Thank you from those of us who grew up on municipal courses, with unorthodox swings. You gave us hope that we too could play this game well.  “Connected the masses” you did indeed. Our sincere thanks for being so gracious with everyone you met, sacrificing your private time so that others might have joy in being around you. Somehow, somewhere you developed incredible penmanship, which sculpted a beautiful signature over and over again, an autograph that so many of us treasure and only have because of your kindness and generosity. Thank you for not stopping with golf, but also becoming successful in business, aeronautics, golf [...]