Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this rare, in-depth interview from 2016, golf legend Arnold Palmer opens up like never before.
From his extraordinary bond with President Eisenhower to a secret war summit with Nixon, Bob Hope, and Henry Kissinger, Palmer reveals what it was like to move in the highest circles of American power.
He reflects on the heartbreak of blowing a 7-shot lead at the 1966 US Open, his legendary rivalry and deep friendship with Jack Nicklaus, and what it truly meant to win the Masters. He also pulls back the curtain on the business deals that built his global empire — including the handshake agreement with agent Mark McCormack that changed sports marketing forever.
0:00 — Playing Golf with President Eisenhower
3:00 — Eisenhower's Surprise Birthday Visit
4:52 — Speaking to Congress on Eisenhower's 100th Birthday
6:10 — Nixon's War Summit with Bob Hope
7:42 — President Gerald Ford's Last Day in Office
8:27 — State Dinners at the White House
9:17 — Meeting Mark McCormack & Shaking on the Deal
13:15 — The Wilson Sporting Goods Lecture
19:17 — Arnold Palmer Brand & Business Ventures
20:13 — The 1966 US Open Collapse
23:09 — Handling the Aftermath of the Loss
23:54 — Winning the National Amateur & Turning Pro
26:39 — Driving Magnolia Lane & First Masters Experience
27:42 — Meeting Golf Legends: Jones, Hogan, Snead & Nelson
28:39 — Ben Hogan's Disrespect & Winning the Masters
31:02 — Putting the Green Jacket on Jack Nicklaus
32:27 — The Palmer vs. Nicklaus Rivalry
34:09 — Comparing Careers: Majors, Practice & Business
35:41 — Congressional Gold Medal & Pride in America
37:03 — Winnie's Funeral & Jack's Son Qualifying for the Tour
38:30 — Growing Up & His Father's Lessons
41:49 — Depression-Era Childhood & Financial Hardship
44:02 — What It Takes to Be Truly Great
44:55 — Fear of Losing vs. Thrill of Winning
45:51 — Shaking Hands & Mental Focus Under Pressure
46:57 — Golf & the Media Then vs. Now
48:47 — The PGA & the Future of Golf
49:44 — Dinner with Rory McIlroy
50:33 — Writing Letters to Every Tournament Winner
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In this rare, in-depth interview from 2016, golf legend Arnold Palmer opens up like never before.
From his extraordinary bond with President Eisenhower to a secret war summit with Nixon, Bob Hope, and Henry Kissinger, Palmer reveals what it was like to move in the highest circles of American power.
He reflects on the heartbreak of blowing a 7-shot lead at the 1966 US Open, his legendary rivalry and deep friendship with Jack Nicklaus, and what it truly meant to win the Masters. He also pulls back the curtain on the business deals that built his global empire — including the handshake agreement with agent Mark McCormack that changed sports marketing forever.
0:00 — Playing Golf with President Eisenhower
3:00 — Eisenhower's Surprise Birthday Visit
4:52 — Speaking to Congress on Eisenhower's 100th Birthday
6:10 — Nixon's War Summit with Bob Hope
7:42 — President Gerald Ford's Last Day in Office
8:27 — State Dinners at the White House
9:17 — Meeting Mark McCormack & Shaking on the Deal
13:15 — The Wilson Sporting Goods Lecture
19:17 — Arnold Palmer Brand & Business Ventures
20:13 — The 1966 US Open Collapse
23:09 — Handling the Aftermath of the Loss
23:54 — Winning the National Amateur & Turning Pro
26:39 — Driving Magnolia Lane & First Masters Experience
27:42 — Meeting Golf Legends: Jones, Hogan, Snead & Nelson
28:39 — Ben Hogan's Disrespect & Winning the Masters
31:02 — Putting the Green Jacket on Jack Nicklaus
32:27 — The Palmer vs. Nicklaus Rivalry
34:09 — Comparing Careers: Majors, Practice & Business
35:41 — Congressional Gold Medal & Pride in America
37:03 — Winnie's Funeral & Jack's Son Qualifying for the Tour
38:30 — Growing Up & His Father's Lessons
41:49 — Depression-Era Childhood & Financial Hardship
44:02 — What It Takes to Be Truly Great
44:55 — Fear of Losing vs. Thrill of Winning
45:51 — Shaking Hands & Mental Focus Under Pressure
46:57 — Golf & the Media Then vs. Now
48:47 — The PGA & the Future of Golf
49:44 — Dinner with Rory McIlroy
50:33 — Writing Letters to Every Tournament Winner
Become a member to watch full episodes and get exclusive access to content: bit.ly/3q4TjAb
Subscribe to watch the latest interviews: bit.ly/1R1Fd6w
