PBS NewsHour

Remembering Arnold Palmer, charismatic golf star

Clip: 09/26/2016 | 9m 48s

It was a golf career that consisted of 67 victories, seven of which were major championships. From his ferocious swing to his magnetic personality, Arnold Palmer helped turn golf into a major television sport -- and even had a drink named for him. William Brangham remembers the sports legend, who passed away Sunday night at 87, with Golf Channel’s George Savaricas.

Aired: 09/26/16

Expired: 10/26/16

Rating: NR

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