It’s been a sad week in the
golf world, as we learned on Sun., Sept. 25 of the passing of golf legend and
humanitarian Arnold “The King” Palmer. Social and traditional media outlets
have been sharing tributes continuously, and both 2016 Ryder Cup teams are playing
in Palmer’s memory this week. And one of this week’s touching tributes was from
a recent Ryder Cup article, where Team Europe’s Captain Darren Clarke noted:
"Our sport wouldn't be where it is without
Mr. Palmer," Clarke said after he flew from London to Minnesota on Monday
with the Europeans' 209-person traveling party. "He was obviously a very
proud American, very patriotic toward the Ryder Cup. But more than that, he was
a global superstar and he inspired people all over the world to take up our
great sport. He was one of the first guys to come over and start playing in the
[British] Open Championship and he persuaded all the other top guys in the world
to play it. Mr. Palmer did an awful lot for the golf, our golf as we know it
these days."

Shifting gears a bit, The RSM Classic
recently shared some exciting news: The
Yamaha Golf-Car Company will sponsor the 2016 Pro-Am at this year’s
tournament on Wed., Nov. 16. The Pro-Am will be played on both the Plantation
and Seaside courses at Sea Island Golf Club at Georgia’s Golden Isles. (These
are the same the professional golfers will play competitive rounds on during
The RSM Classic.) The RSM Classic is also excited to partner with the St.
Simons Island Food & Spirits Festival to bring a new upscale and fun
culinary event to the Golden Isles during tournament week. “A Taste of the Golden Isles” will take place Fri., Nov. 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
the St. Simons Island Pier Village. Come and enjoy LIVE music and small plate
tasting stations from the Golden Isles’ top chefs and restaurants while
mingling with PGA TOUR Professionals and other celebrity guests. An
assortment of exceptional wines, spirits and beers will be featured, as well.
Make your plans today!

Check back next week for the latest updates about the 2016 RSM Classic (Nov. 14-20) and Team RSM.