Kingdom Magazine by Arnold Palmer

Racing For the Stars

matt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:43:50 +0000

You need only look up to see it, but space—that is, the potentially infinite blackness overhead—is perhaps best experienced by closing one’s eyes. For the moment, there’s not a tremendous amount of distance between the imagination and the relatively few realities we’ve discovered “up there.” Less certain is how our next round of discoveries will be made; the Shuttle program is ending this year, the most recent NASA mission has been scrubbed and a new plan is just now starting to take shape. But we are still making strides, and many of them were little more than dreams themselves just a few years ago.

Cat Power

matt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:39:45 +0000

Jaguar’s XFR is powerful, luxurious and unbelievable value—our editor wakes up to the stuff that dreams are made of

Easy Does It

matt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:38:03 +0000

Ernie Els is Arnold Palmer’s kind of man, and golfer. Personable, friendly and above all a crowd pleaser, he plays the game in the style and spirit of the King—hard, fair, and with flair. Paul Trow was at Bay Hill when the big South African received the royal assent

Trump Talks Clubs

matt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:37:33 +0000

What makes a good golf club? What kinds of services, amenities and courses do members expect? What’s often missing? What’s a waste of a club owner’s time and money? What will define the great golf clubs of the future?

Ribera del Duero

matt — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:59:02 +0000

Just three words, iambic in rhythm. Say them once and you’re speaking Spanish. Say them again and you’re reciting poetry—and just wait until it’s poured into your glass. Kingdom’s John Halnan practices his verse…

Model Pilots

matt — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:55:07 +0000

In a world where surfing is online and mail doesn’t require a stamp, Kingdom’s editor wonders if model aircraft still fly. With glue, duct tape and a pile of spare parts, two ends of the hobby spectrum offer a resounding “yes”

Go With the Flow

matt — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:23:41 +0000

The language is Portuguese and the phrase is “fique tranquilo!” (Don’t worry about it.) James Gannon looks at some of the best places to relax in the country that’s soon to host golf’s Olympic return...

Harold Riley—Honored at St. Andrews exhibition

the editor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:29:23 +0000

One man’s love of golf is perfectly brought to life in a stunning new exhibition of his work which celebrates the 150th Open Championship in St Andrews

Palmer Course Re-opens in Michigan

leon — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:47:12 +0000

Manitou Passage, one of Arnold Palmer's course designs in Michigan, has reopened for public play following a recent facelift

Arnold Talks

matt — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:51:35 +0000

Traditionally, each new edition of Kingdom tees off with an interview with Mr. Palmer that showcases his views on current issues and trends within the game. For this issue, we caught up with him at his lovely vacation home within the Tradition community in La Quinta, California