Past Coast Guardsman was 'on the ball'
YN3 Arnold Palmer, 23, played in the North and South Amateur Golf Championship held at Pinehurst Country Club, Pinehurst, N.C., April 20, 1953, while on leave from his yeoman duties in the 9th District Auxiliary office. Prior to entering the Coast Guard, Arnold attained three titles while attending Wake Forest College: Southern Conference Champion, 1948-49; Southern Intercollegiate Champion, 1950; and medalist in the Intercollegiate Championship, 1949-50. (Coast Guard historical photo)