Which golfer is famously nicknamed "The King"?

The golfer famously nicknamed “The King” is Arnold Palmer.

Palmer was an American professional golfer whose charismatic style and aggressive play made him one of the sport's first television-era superstars. His appeal extended well beyond tournament results: he helped bring golf to a much larger mass audience during the 1950s and 1960s.

Palmer won seven major championships, including four Masters titles, one U.S. Open, and two Open Championships. His Masters victories came in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964. He was also a central figure in golf's “Big Three” alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.

The nickname is not a formal title and should not be confused with “The Golden Bear,” Jack Nicklaus's nickname, or “The Black Knight,” Gary Player's. Palmer's legacy also includes the popular nonalcoholic drink named the Arnold Palmer, a mixture of iced tea and lemonade.