PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Two-time winner Arnold Palmer, who has been a key part of the history of the oldest and most prestigious event in senior golf, has added his name to legendary performers who will compete in the 67th Senior PGA Championship, May 25-28, 2006, at Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Okla.

Health permitting, the 76-year-old Palmer would be making his 25th appearance in the Championship at the Pete Dye-designed course, a layout that will test a field of 156 of the world’s premier senior players. Palmer won the 1980 and 1984 Senior PGA Championships, which are part of 10 overall victories as a member of the Champions Tour. He owns 62 Tour victories, 19 other events worldwide and five international senior titles.

With a Wednesday, April 12, 2006, entry deadline, the early commitment list in the premier 156-player Senior PGA Championship field features 15 major Champions who have combined to win 40 major Championships.

Joining Palmer among the latest commitments is 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey, who will be making his seventh Senior PGA Championship appearance.

The major Champions in the field are: Tommy Aaron, Bob Charles, Raymond Floyd, Hubert Green, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Mahaffey, Larry Nelson, Andy North, Palmer, Jerry Pate, Craig Stadler, Curtis Strange and Zoeller.

Oak Tree Golf Club is the first course in Oklahoma to host a Senior PGA Championship, but the layout was the site of the 1988 PGA Championship won by Jeff Sluman. Oak Tree Golf Club also has hosted the 1978 and 1979 Round of Champions, the 1980 PGA Cup, the 1984 U.S. Amateur Championship and the 2000 PGA Professional National Championship.

The Senior PGA Championship was begun in 1937 at Augusta National Golf Club at the invitation of legendary Bobby Jones, and has since featured the game’s legendary stars that have reached the age of 50.

Tickets to the 67th Senior PGA Championship are available by calling 800-PGA-GOLF (742-4653), or by visiting www.seniorPGA2006.com

Celebrating its 90th anniversary, The PGA of America was founded in 1916, and is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

-- The 67th Senior PGA Championship Field (as of March 24, 2006) --

Major Champions: (15)
Tommy Aaron (The Masters)
Bob Charles (British Open)
Raymond Floyd (PGA Championship, The Masters, U.S. Open)
Hubert Green (U.S. Open, PGA Championship)
Hale Irwin (U.S. Open)
Tom Kite (U.S. Open)
John Mahaffey (PGA Championship)
Larry Nelson (U.S. Open, PGA Championship)
Andy North (U.S. Open)
Arnold Palmer (The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open)
Jerry Pate (U.S. Open)
Craig Stadler (The Masters)
Curtis Strange (U.S. Open)
Tom Watson (The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open)
Fuzzy Zoeller (The Masters, U.S. Open)

Senior PGA Champions: (8)
Raymond Floyd (1995)
Hale Irwin (1996, 1997, 1998, 2004)
Arnold Palmer (1980, 1984)
Mike Reid (2005)
Doug Tewell (2000)
Tom Wargo (1993)
Tom Watson (2001)
Fuzzy Zoeller (2002)

British Open (3)
Bob Charles (1963)
Arnold Palmer (1961, 1962)
Tom Watson (1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983)

The Masters (5)
Tommy Aaron (1973)
Raymond Floyd (1976)
Arnold Palmer (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964)
Craig Stadler (1982)
Tom Watson (1977, 1981)

U.S. Open (10)
Raymond Floyd (1986)
Hubert Green (1977)
Hale Irwin (1974, 1979, 1990)
Tom Kite (1992)
Larry Nelson (1983)
Andy North (1978, 1985)
Arnold Palmer (1960)
Jerry Pate (1976)
Curtis Strange (1988, 1989)
Tom Watson (1982)

PGA Championship (4)
Raymond Floyd (1969, 1982)
Hubert Green (1985)
John Mahaffey (1978)
Larry Nelson (1981, 1987)

Ryder Cup Captains (6)
Raymond Floyd (1989)
Mark James (1999)
Tom Kite (1997)
Arnold Palmer (1963, 1975)
Curtis Strange (2002)
Tom Watson (1993)