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History: Arnie’s last​

The American Express claims several memorable moments in golf history, most notably, David Duval’s closing 59 (the third sub-60 round in Tour history) to win in 1999 and last year when Dunlap became the first amateur in 33 years to win on Tour.

However, it’ll always be home to Arnold Palmer’s last win.

In 1973, the 43-year-old entered the then-Bob Hope Desert Classic winless in the last 18 months. The King had won four Bob Hope’s, but it appeared his glory days were behind him.


Despite a star-studded field, the California desert was a place Palmer felt comfortable—and confident.

Entering a rainy final day of the five-round tournament (it was a 90-hole event through 2011), Palmer trailed Jack Nicklaus and a young Johnny Miller by a stroke. But with a birdie on the fourth hole, Palmer claimed a lead that he never relinquished. Arnie’s Army, out in full force, was in a frenzy.

The Latrobe, Pa., native had a two-stroke lead on the last. Nicklaus had a chance to make eagle, but his 20-foot try burned the edge of the cup, and Palmer rolled in a 7-footer for birdie to notch the victory.

In celebration, Palmer flung his visor, collecting $32,000 for his 62nd and final PGA Tour triumph.
 
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