Arnold Palmer Born on the 10th of September 1929 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Arnold Palmer turned professional in 1954 and has won over ninety tournaments during his career. He began caddying at that age of 11 and won his first tournament at age 17. His greatest period was between 1960 and 1963 where he won 29 of his titles. He has won the Masters four times, The British Open twice and the US Open. Arnold Palmer is regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play the game of golf.