The King Will Take A Less Visible Role At Bay Hill

Jason Sobel speaks to Arnold Palmer grandson Sam Saunders, who says his grandfather is getting older and less vivacious, and there be taking a lower profile at next week's Bay Hill Classic.

A private press Q&A is planned and he won't be out watching the golf quite as much.

"I know he's still going to be around; he's still going to be out there," Saunders said. "I know all the guys want to see him and he'll want to see all the guys, so hopefully he'll be feeling good and will be able to come out and play a pretty big role.

"But whether he's able to be there in person for some of these moments or not, it doesn't matter. He's still the focus. We all know what he's done and who he is. Whether he can physically be there or not, he's still always going to be there."

Mr. Palmer plans to attend the Masters as well, though hitting the ceremonial first tee shot sounds unlikely based on Saunders' comments.