Arnold Palmer's First Visit to Bay Hill

Arnold Palmer and Bay Hill Club and Lodge have a long relationship, one going back more than 45 years. The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011, and Palmer has been associated with the club almost from the start.

Bay Hill opened in 1961, and Arnie's first visit to the course was in 1965. And we have several photos from that very first visit - including one of Arnie with Jack Nicklaus. Palmer was there to play in an exhibition match (with Nicklaus) organized by the Orlando Chamber of Commerce. He decided right then and there that he wanted to buy the club someday, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, Palmer is the host of the PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational, played annually at Bay Hill.

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