Born on September 10, 1929, Arnold Daniel Palmer the legendary golfer is not only known for his golfing stint but also his iconic contribution to the beverage industry – introducing us folks to the first official iced tea and lemonade combination.
‘The King’ Arnold Palmer
Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic golf players in sporting history, Arnold Palmer was introduced to golf by his father. Dating back to 1955, the player who widely earned the nickname of ‘The King’ won numerous events on both the PGA Tour as well as the PGA Tour Champions. His professional golf career spanning more than six decades cemented his status as a legend and a fan-favourite who helped the sport amass popularity.
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Arnold Palmer’s stunning win at the 1954 U.S. Amateur Championship was a big turning point, transitioning him from amateur to a dominant figure in professional golfing. Between 1955 and 1973 he won a total of 62 PGA Tour titles including four Masters Tournament wins (1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964), two Open Championship victories (1961 and 1962), as well as a U.S. Open title in 1960.
Besides his sporting legacy, Arnold Palmer is widely regarded for his kindness, charm, humility, and credibility through initiatives including the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, the Arnold Palmer Foundation, the Arnold Palmer Group, Arnold Palmer Enterprises, and the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA Tour event.
Despite his passing on September 25, 2016, at the age of 87, Arnold Palmer’s influence remains strong in both, golf and business. Today, as we celebrate the late American professional golfer, let’s remember his eponymous “Palmer drink” invented by the golfer himself in the late 1950s. Famously known as the “Arnold Palmer”, the refreshing non-alcoholic drink made from a blend of iced tea and lemonade became a wide success and one that even non-golfers love. Named after the professional golfer, the drink became known to the world in the late 1960s after a woman overheard Arnold Palmer asking a waitress in Palm Springs, California to mix him one.
This Iced Tea Lemonade drink garnered him quite the following, and here’s how you can make it.
Ingredients:
- Lemonade
- Iced tea
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Start by pouring 1/4 cup of lemonade into a glass filled with ice cubes
- Then add 1/2 cup iced tea and stir well. Viola! Your drink is ready.
If you are feeling a little adventurous, make it a little boozy with a Sparkling Almond Palmer.
Arnold Palmer’s wealth not only came from his golfing victories but also from some of the most strategic endorsements as well as entrepreneurial ventures, including his famous beverage brand. Talk about roaring success!
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