What is the nickname of golfer Arnold Palmer?

Arnold Palmer’s nickname was “The King.”

The title reflected both his exceptional success and his extraordinary popularity. Palmer became a major figure in professional golf during the television era of the 1950s and 1960s, attracting fans with his aggressive style, charismatic personality, and working-class image.

Palmer won 62 PGA Tour events, including four Masters Tournaments, two Open Championships, and the 1960 U.S. Open. His influence extended beyond tournament results: the devoted supporters who followed him were known as “Arnie’s Army,” helping make golf a mass spectator sport.

“The Golden Bear” is Jack Nicklaus’s nickname, while “The Shark” is associated with Greg Norman. “The Mechanic” is not Palmer’s canonical nickname. Palmer was also connected with the popular half-lemonade, half-iced-tea drink that came to bear his name.