# At 19, Moore played with Arnold Palmer at Masters

> Ryan Moore, 19, played with Arnold Palmer at 2003 Masters.
- Title: At 19, Moore played with Arnold Palmer at Masters · Golf
- Summary: Ryan Moore, 19, played with Arnold Palmer at 2003 Masters. Ryan Moore played with Arnold Palmer at 2003 Masters, a moment he still cherishes.
- Keywords: ryan moore, arnold palmer, masters, augusta national, 2003, u.s. amateur public links, unlv, Golf
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/lifestyle/ryan-moore-unforgettable-masters-round-arnold-palmer
- Published: 2026-11-06T09:41:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ryan moore, arnold palmer, masters, augusta national, 2003, u.s. amateur public links, unlv, sports
## Moore's early golf career
Ryan Moore, a 19-year-old UNLV sophomore, won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2002.
## Palmer's Masters pairing
Moore played with Arnold Palmer at the 2003 Masters, a legendary pairing for the young golfer.
## Palmer's competitive fire
Palmer, 73, showed strong competitive spirit during their Masters round despite being past his prime.
## Palmer's 13th hole moment
On the 13th hole, Palmer reached the green in three, leaving a 12-footer for birdie that lipped out.

> He got so fired up and cursed so loud
## Darkness at 15th hole
Rain forced extra holes; Moore and Palmer played the 15th hole when darkness began to fall.
## Moore's decision to walk
Moore chose to walk with Palmer despite being 19 years old, refusing to take a van.

> I wanted to get in the van, but now i’ve got to walk with him
## Key takeaway

Ryan Moore played with Arnold Palmer at 2003 Masters, a moment he still cherishes.