Palmer recalls humble origins on 50th anniversary


  • Golf
  • Wednesday, 09 Apr 2014

Jack Nicklaus of the U.S. (R) is congratulated by Arnold Palmer of the U.S. (C) and Gary Player of South Africa (L) after hitting his tee shot during the ceremonial start for the 2013 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 11, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Arnold Palmer came to be known as "The King" but the man who helped popularize the game of golf in the 1950s embraced his humble origins on Tuesday.

Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of his last Masters win,

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