Everyone at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational is honoring Arnie in one form or another, even just by being there.
For example, Palmer has a dedicated spot on the range all week:
The host will have a permanent presence on the driving range this week. pic.twitter.com/JmehwDzb3l
— Will Gray (@WillGrayGolfbet) March 15, 2017
And on that same range, some eighty golfers saluted the King with tee shots, starting with his grandson, Sam Saunders:
That’s just goofy enough to be truly emotional, to be honest.
But, among many others, Rickie Fowler’s shoes stand out. Adorned with a collage of Arnold Palmer photographs, Fowler’s shoes are a heck of a tribute:
A closer look at the shoes @RickieFowler will be wearing this week to commemorate #TheKing#APInv pic.twitter.com/Tm5tX8rtQ4
— PUMA Golf (@PUMAGolf) March 15, 2017
That’s fantastic, and despite Palmer’s traditional sense of style (pehaps the most photogenic athlete ever, actually), it seems like he’d have loved these too. If you want a pair like Fowler’s sporting, you’re in luck.
Well, sort of:
Only 2 pairs were made.
One will be worn by @RickieFowler.
One is up for auction.
Proceeds go to @ArniesArmyCF.https://t.co/RrVIBYohUd pic.twitter.com/UghvKRUNHA— PUMA Golf (@PUMAGolf) March 15, 2017
Here's where you can keep an eye on the @arnoldpalmer shoes that are up for auction!!⛱ https://t.co/3xaNTT9zDz
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) March 15, 2017
Fowler just won at the Honda Classic a few weeks ago, a tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus. If he can pull off the win this weekend at Bay Hill for Arnie, in those shoes, it’d be a hell of a story.
