LABRST 2H03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: United States Coast Guard, Sports Equipment, Slazenger
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Arnold palmer is 7 months removed from his 3 year stint in us coast guard. Since his discharge, his golf game is good but inconsistent. He earned 1 win and this gave him confidence. His victory at golf country club of detroit set up a finals showdown with bob sweeny (british amateur champion). Palmer won against sweeny and became us amateur champion. Osborne works with palmer, and palmer (with osborne) signed a contract for wilson (one of the biggest names in sports). Palmer was now a professional golfer and able to tour. Wilson is a leading producer for footballs, basketballs, golf clubs, etc. Palmer"s equipment deal with wilson was one of his first crowning moments. Palmer received from wilson to tour. Palmers partnership gave him a salary through his 3 year contract. Palmer didn"t concentrate on the details of the deal.