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Greenville Business & Industry Day:
Greenville’s Industrial Day golf outing has a memorable 59 -year
history. The event has become
more than a golf outing. It has become a chance to get away from
the busy activity of day-to-day life where people had an
opportunity to discover all kinds of things that really bound
them together.
The history of Greenville Business and Industry Day has been
rich. In 1959, a relatively unknown golfer was picked up at the
Greenville Airport. His name was Arnold Palmer. Palmer, a young
pro out of Latrobe, Pa., was paid $800 for his appearance. He
agreed on a handshake to come back for the 1960 Industrial Day
for $1,000. In between, he won the Masters’ and U.S. Open, and
finished second in the British Open. Although his appearance fee
had dramatically increased with his winnings, Palmer honored his
handshake commitment and played in the 1960 event for $1,000.
More information about the Business & Industry day can be found
at:
www.b-igolf.com
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