Arnold Palmer was taken to the hospital with high blood pressure on the final day of the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is expected to be released Monday.
Arnold Palmer Expected To Be Released From Hospital Monday
Arnold Palmer is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after being admitted Sunday for high blood pressure during the last round of the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational. He had been having his blood pressure monitored due to issues with new medication. Palmer got a high reading 15 minutes before the start of the final day of the tournament, according to longtime business manager Alaistair Johnston.
The golf legend was noticeably absent to shake Tiger Woods’ hand on the final green after the tournament. Runner-up Graeme McDowell was surprised at the time.
Read Article >Arnold Palmer Reportedly Taken To Hospital With High Blood Pressure
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Arnold Palmer waves to the gallery prior to start the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Getty ImagesArnold Palmer was reportedly taken to the hospital with high blood pressure Sunday, according to Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel. Palmer is normally ready on the final green at the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational to give the winner a customary handshake and a hug. His absence as Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour event since 2009 created some confusion.
Few details are known at this point. The 82-year-old golf legend hasn’t had many health problems over the years, at least none that have been made privy to the public. Palmer has dedicated his much of his spare time to public health and wellness, starting the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation which helped open and maintain the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Florida.
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