Video: Inside Arnold Palmer's Latrobe Office

While Arnold Palmer is not expected to visit Oakmont this week, his home and office in Latrobe are not too far away. Leave it to Callaway's Hashtag Chad and A.J. Voelpel to get a tour of The King's office from the great Doc Giffen.

It's 45 minutes but the most extensive look I've seen and a dream tour for a golf memorabilia fan.

Rickie Visited The King To Explain His Scheduling Conflict

After some early week conjecture about America's top players passing up a chance to play before Arnold Palmer, "word trickled" out according to ESPN.com's Bob Harig that Rickie Fowler visited Palmer to apologize for not entering the API.

The news was confirmed reluctantly, as the idea to drive to Orlando from West Palm Beach and have lunch with Palmer was not meant to generate any publicity, but to simply do what Fowler felt was the right thing and express his reasons for having to pass due to a scheduling conflict. It was an incredible gesture, and showed an impressive level of understanding.

Or he just missed eating at Bay Hill?

I suppose this and Bubba's gesture should be admired, but why not just play the tournament? Take a helicopter. That's what the Shark would have done.

Update on 2016-03-20 15:45 by Geoff

**Rickie's conflict: had to get to Texas early.

Divot and our weekend house guest have already bonded. Snuggle time @RickieFowler?! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/sz82fJV2Ak

— Erin Walker (@tourwifetravels) March 19, 2016

The King Retires...From Honorary Starter Ballstriking Duties

He went out on a high note, as he's prone to do.

But as Tim Rosaforte first reported on Morning Drive and Dave Shedloski reports for GolfDigest.com, Arnold Palmer is no longer going to hit the opening tee shot. But he still intends to be present.