Fifty-seven years ago today, Arnold Palmer rallied from seven strokes back to win his lone U.S. Open.In the first national championship contested since his death last September, the USGA placed a red flag with a silhouette of Palmers celebration on the 18th hole at Cherry Hills.
The flag at 18 today in honor of The King. Just incredibly cool! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/4VBJlqorlm— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 18, 2017
They also gave everyone attending Erin Hills on Sunday, including media and players, a replica of Palmers players pin from 1960.
Everyone at #USOpen today (players included) will receive a replica of Arnold Palmer's 1960 U.S. Open players badge. Awesome #ArnieWould pic.twitter.com/rZmSELfaPl— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 18, 2017
Here are highlights from Palmer's triumph:
And check out video of the 18th flag ceremony on Sunday:
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Meanwhile, the leaders faltered, leaving only Ben Hogan and 20-year-old amateur Jack Nicklaus with a chance. Hogan sank his hopes at the par-5 17th, while Nicklaus, playing with Hogan, three-putted 13 and 14 to fall out of contention. It would be Palmer's only U.S. Open title.
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