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USGA honors Arnie, 57 years after U.S. Open win

Fifty-seven years ago today, Arnold Palmer rallied from seven strokes back to win his lone U.S. Open.

In the first national championship contested since his death last September, the USGA placed a red flag with a silhouette of Palmer’s celebration on the 18th hole at Cherry Hills.

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 18, 2017

They also gave everyone attending Erin Hills on Sunday, including media and players, a replica of Palmer’s players pin from 1960.

Everyone at #USOpen today (players included) will receive a replica of Arnold Palmer's 1960 U.