Arnold Palmer Congressional Gold Medal

Medals
Issued in 2011
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse

Coin Description

Reverse
Depicts a pair of crossed golf clubs and a golf ball on a tee.
Obverse
Features an image of Arnold Palmer finishing his golf swing.

The Story

This medal was awarded to Arnold Palmer to recognize and honor his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. His many accomplishments include:

  • Winning 92 championships in professional competition of national or international stature, 62 of which were on the Professional Golf Association Tour
  • Serving his country for three years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Receiving many honors outside the sporting world, including the Patriot Award of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement and the United States Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Award
  • Serving for 20 years as honorary national chairman of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

The bronze medal pictured is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal.

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2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Reverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse
2011 Arnold Palmer Bronze Medal Three Inch Obverse