Arnold Palmer and Bay Hill

Arnold Palmer is the owner of Bay Hill Club and Lodge. It's the club where the Arnold Palmer Invitational is played annually. But Palmer's relationship with the club isn't one of convenience or simply business. Palmer first visited Bay Hill in 1965, fell in love with the place and soon knew he wanted to live there and own the club.

In this gallery, we tell the story of Palmer's first visit to Bay Hill in 1965, a visit that also included Jack Nicklaus. The three photos below from Palmer's very first visit to Bay Hill appear here courtesy of Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Click into the gallery to view the photos and read about Palmer's history at Bay Hill.

By the way: While Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge is a private club, the general public can access the golf course and facilities (and perhaps catch a glimpse of Arnie) by staying in the Lodge.

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