Arnold Palmer was named “Athlete of the Decade” (1960s) by the Associated Press in recognition of his enormous impact on the game of golf.  Since then, he has received virtually every national award in golf, including both the Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year” and Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsman of the Year” trophies.  Arnie has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a Charter Member; the American Golf Hall of Fame; and the PGA Hall of Fame.