Pro Golfer, Bizav Proponent Arnold Palmer Flies West
In 2010, he said, "I'm glad I played golf for a living, but I really would have enjoyed flying for a living, too."
Arnold Palmer, who died September 25 at the age of 87, adroitly used business aircraft to help build a global business and endorsement empire in resorts, golf course design, beverages, sporting equipment, apparel and The Golf Channel. He became one of the most high-profile advocates for business aviation.
Arnold Palmer, who died September 25 at the age of 87, adroitly used business aircraft to help build a global business and endorsement empire in resorts, golf course design, beverages, sporting equipment, apparel and The Golf Channel. He became one of the most high-profile advocates for business aviation.

Arnold Palmer died on Sunday evening, September 25, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, about 40 miles from his home in Latrobe, Penn. The cause of death was reported as complications of heart problems. He was 87.