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Dates: during 1960-1960
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...flailing away with their woods. In addition, says his friend Dow Finsterwald, this season "the best part of Palmer's game is his putting." Palmer's putting form is still a matter of argument between himself and his father. Arnold Palmer favors a wrist motion, the Deacon a pendulum-like arm stroke ("Pap's theory requires more nerves than I have," says Palmer). But whatever the merits of his style, Palmer has acquired the confidence necessary to a top putter. Says Finsterwald: "When Palmer addresses an 8-or 10-ft. putt, by God, he acts like he expects to sink...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPORT: For Love & Money | 5/2/1960 | See Source »

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