FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
GOLF CHANNEL’S ARNIE FEATURES 100-PLUS INTERVIEWS PAYING TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD PALMER
Actor/Producer Tom Selleck Lends Voice as Narrator of ARNIE, a Three-Night Documentary Film Premiering Sunday, April 13 at 10 p.m. ET, Following Golf Channel’s Live From the Masters
ARNIE to Air with Limited Commercial Interruptions, Courtesy of Insperity and Callaway Golf
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2014) – More than 100 notable personalities shared their experiences with Arnold Palmer for Golf Channel’s three-night television event, ARNIE, premiering Sunday, April 13 at 10 p.m. ET following Live From the Masters, and continuing through Tuesday, April 15. The production team responsible for ARNIE, whichhas a collective 36 Emmy Awards, spent the past year gathering interviews, and also sat down with Arnold Palmer to capture the recollections of his remarkable life. The documentary will air with limited commercial interruptions, backed by the support of Insperity and Callaway Golf.
Actor and producer Tom Selleck, star of more than 50 film and television roles, has signed on to narrate the three-part documentary film. He will help tell the story of the legions of Palmer’s fans affectionately known as “Arnie’s Army,” including Hollywood celebrities, professional golfers, U.S. presidents, sporting icons, journalists and business leaders – along with family and friends who helped shape Palmer’s life as a young man growing up in Latrobe, Pa.
Notables among the more than 100 interviews (complete list below):
Leaders – U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem, Royal & Ancient Golf Club Chief Executive Peter Dawson, business entrepreneur Donald Trump, Arnold Palmer Enterprises COO Alastair Johnston, Wake Forest University President Dr. Nathan O. Hatch, Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation President Michael Landes.
Golf – Hall of Famers Jack Nicklaus, Nancy Lopez, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, Sir Nick Faldo, Johnny Miller, Hale Irwin, Greg Norman, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw, Annika Sorenstam and Lanny Wadkins, as well as current PGA TOUR stars Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Graeme McDowell, Brandt Snedeker and Hunter Mahan to name a few; USGA historian Michael Trostel, and golf broadcasters Peter Alliss and Jack Whitaker.
Pop Culture & Sports –Actor Kurt Russell, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton, NFL star Peyton Manning, broadcaster Al Michaels, Major League Baseball icons Johnny Bench, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and Joe Torre.
Family & Friends – Wife Kit Palmer; sisters Sandra Sarni and Lois Jean Tilley; brother Jerry Palmer; daughters Amy Palmer Saunders and Peg Palmer Wears; longtime personal assistant Doc Giffin and Russ Meyer, business advisor and Chairman Emeritus, Cessna Aircraft Company.
ARNIE: 3-Part Golf Channel Event
- Arnie & His Army
Sunday, April 13, 10 p.m. ET (following Live From the Masters)
- Arnie & His Majors
Monday, April 14, 10 p.m. ET
- Arnie & His Legacy
Tuesday, April 15, 10 p.m. ET
Interview List:
| Geano Agostino | Member, Latrobe Country Club |
| Dr. Gregor Alexander | Neonatologist, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies |
| Peter Alliss | BBC Golf Commentator |
| Dave Anderson | Award-winning journalist, New York Times |
| Al Barkow | Former editor-in-chief, Golf Magazine |
| Johnny Bench | Former major league baseball player / Hall-of-Famer |
| Randy Bisi | Head golf professional, Latrobe Country Club |
| Dave Bockorny | Chairman & CEO, Bockorny Group |
| Sir Michael Bonallack | 5-Time British Amateur Champion |
| John Bozard | President, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation |
| Brad Brewer | Author, “Mentored By The King” |
| Cori Britt | Vice president, Arnold Palmer Enterprises |
| George W. Bush | 43rd President, United States |
| Billy Casper | Former PGA TOUR professional, 3-time major champion |
| Hollis Cavner | Executive Director 3M Championship / CEO, Prolinks Sports |
| Bobby Clampett | Former PGA TOUR professional |
| Bill Clinton | 42nd President, United States |
| Ben Crenshaw | Former PGA TOUR professional, 1984, 1995 Masters Champion |
| Peter Dawson | Chief executive, R&A |
| Frank Demeo | Former executive director, March of Dimes |
| Jaime Diaz | Editor-in-chief, Golf World |
| James Dodson | Author, “Arnold Palmer: A Golfer’s Life” |
| Bob Drum | Former golf writer, Pittsburgh Press |
| Suzie Eiseman | Friend/neighbor to Arnold Palmer |
| Sir Nick Faldo | Former PGA TOUR professional, 6-time major champion |
| John Feinstein | Award-winning author, sports writer |
| Richard Ferris | Former chairman & CEO, United Airlines |
| Bill Fields | Senior editor, Golf World |
| Tim Finchem | Commissioner, PGA TOUR |
| Dow Finsterwald | Former PGA TOUR professional, finished T-3 in 1960 U.S. Open |
| Bob Ford | Director of golf, Oakmont Country Club |
| Harry Frye | Former staff photographer, Latrobe Bulletin |
| Robert Garrigus | PGA TOUR professional |
| Doc Giffin | Arnold Palmer’s administrative assistant |
| Marty Hackel | Fashion director, Golf Digest |
| Gil Hanse | Golf course architect |
| Ken (Hawk) Harrelson | Commentator, Chicago White Sox / former major league baseball player |
| Dr. Nathan O. Hatch | President, Wake Forest University |
| Thomas Hauser | Author, “Arnold Palmer: A Personal Journey” |
| Angela Howe | Director, British Golf Museum |
| Hale Irwin | Former PGA TOUR professional, 3-time major champion |
| Peter Jacobsen | Former PGA TOUR professional / analyst, NBC / Golf Channel |
| Don January | Former PGA TOUR professional, 1967 PGA Championship winner |
| Gordon Jeffrey | Former captain, Royal Birkdale Golf Club |
| Dan Jenkins | Author, sportswriter – Sports Illustrated, Fort Worth Press |
| Rand Jerris | Managing director public services, USGA |
| Alastair Johnston | COO, Arnold Palmer Enterprises |
| Rees Jones | Golf course architect |
| Gary Koch | Former PGA TOUR professional / analyst, NBC / Golf Channel |
| Michael Landes | President, Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation |
| Rich Lerner | Host/commentator, Golf Channel |
| Nancy Lopez | Former LPGA Tour professional, 3-time major champion |
| Davis Love III | PGA TOUR professional, 1997 PGA Championship winner |
| Pete Luster | Arnold Palmer’s co-pilot |
| John Mahaffey | Former PGA TOUR professional / analyst, Golf Channel |
| Hunter Mahan | PGA TOUR professional |
| Roger Maltbie | Former PGA TOUR professional / on course reporter NBC / Golf Channel |
| Peyton Manning | Super Bowl champion NFL Quarterback |
| Rob Marciano | Executive VP, chief sales and marketing officer, Arizona Beverage Company |
| Dave Marr | Commentator, Golf Channel |
| Terry McCann | Director of operations, City Brewery Latrobe |
| Graeme McDowell | PGA TOUR professional, 2010 U.S. Open champion |
| Rocco Mediate | PGA TOUR professional, paired with Arnold Palmer in 1994 U.S. Open |
| Russ Meyer | Chairman emeritus, Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Al Michaels | NBC Sports commentator |
| Phil Mickelson | PGA TOUR professional, 5-time major champion |
| Johnny Miller | Former PGA TOUR professional, 1973 U.S. Open champion / lead analyst, NBC Golf |
| Gabe Monzo | Executive director, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport |
| Tim Neher | Friend to Arnold Palmer / former president, Seminole Golf Club |
| Jack Nicklaus | Former PGA TOUR professional, 18-time major champion |
| Greg Norman | Former PGA TOUR professional, 2-time major champion |
| Andy North | Former PGA TOUR professional, 2-time major champion |
| Jim O’Brien | Attended 1960 U.S. Open |
| Ian O’Connor | Author, “Arnie & Jack” |
| Geoff Ogilvy | PGA TOUR professional, 2006 U.S. Open champion |
| Arnold Palmer | Documentary subject |
| Jerry Palmer | Arnold Palmer’s brother |
| Kit Palmer | Arnold Palmer’s wife |
| Amy Palmer Saunders | Arnold Palmer’s daughter |
| Peg Palmer Wears | Arnold Palmer’s daughter |
| Gary Player | Former PGA TOUR professional, 9-time major champion |
| Nick Price | Former PGA TOUR professional, 3-time major champion |
| Dana Quigley | Former PGA TOUR professional, 11-time Champions Tour winner |
| Tom Ridge | Former secretary of homeland security / Pennsylvania governor |
| Chris Rodell | Contributor, ArnoldPalmer.com |
| Justin Rose | PGA TOUR professional, 2013 U.S. Open champion |
| Kurt Russell | Actor |
| Sandy Sarni | Arnold Palmer’s sister |
| Sam Saunders | Arnold Palmer’s grandson |
| Ron Sirak | Executive editor, Golf World / senior writer, Golf Digest |
| Brandt Snedeker | PGA TOUR professional |
| Annika Sorenstam | Former LPGA Tour professional, 10-time major champion |
| Matthew Squire | Publisher & founder, KINGDOM Magazine |
| Dave Stockton | Former PGA TOUR professional, 2-time major champion |
| Curtis Strange | Former PGA TOUR professional, 2-time major champion |
| Dan Sullivan | Friend and pilot to Arnold Palmer / executive director, Memorial Tournament |
| Kathy Swanson | President, Arnold Palmer Medical Center |
| Judy Swigart | Superintendent, Greater Latrobe school district |
| Kelly Tilghman | Host/commentator, Golf Channel |
| Lois Jean “Cheech” Tilley | Arnold Palmer’s sister |
| Joe Torre | Former major league baseball player/manager |
| Lee Trevino | Former PGA TOUR professional, 6-time major champion |
| Steve Trivett | Sports writer, The Villages Daily Sun |
| Michael Trostel | Curator/historian, USGA Museum |
| Donald Trump | Chairman & CEO, The Trump Organization |
| Kate Upton | Model, actress |
| Andy Wada | Commentator, Golf Channel (Japan) |
| Lanny Wadkins | Former PGA TOUR professional, 1977 PGA Championship winner / analyst, Golf Channel |
| Tom Watson | Former PGA TOUR professional, 8-time major champion |
| Ron Wellman | Athletics director, Wake Forest University |
| Jack Whitaker | Award-winning sports commentator, CBS Sports |
| Dunlop White III | Chairman, Old Town Club (Winston Salem, NC) |
| Dan Whitney (Larry the Cable Guy) | Founder, Git-R-Done Foundation |
| Tiger Woods | PGA TOUR professional, 14-time major champion |
| Fuzzy Zoeller | Former PGA TOUR professional, 2-time major champion |
