1958 Masters: Arnie's Army is born
Jim Gorant
August 19, 2008
A transformative moment often requires a specific combination of conditions and a single event that acts as a catalyst. Think of Europe in 1914, a mix of ethnic tensions, political rivalries and expansionist conflict. Then, bam, the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand leads to a world war.
Succeed it did. Palmer would go on to win another three Masters and seven majors altogether, along the way setting a new standard for golfers -- and all athletes -- as a crossover media star who drew thousands of new fans and recreational players to the game. It hasn't been the same since.
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