Tributes pour in after golfing legend Arnold Palmer dies
Golfing legend Arnold Palmer died Sunday at age 87, Golfweek magazine reported.
Palmer was one of the game’s best. He collected 62 PGA victories and four Master’s titles, two British Open championships and one U.S. Open crown.
As well as being one of the biggest golf stars ever, Palmer will also be remembered for his favorite drink: half iced tea and half lemonade.
Many people took time to remember Palmer:
Arnold Palmer has passed away at 87 years old. Rest in peace, Arnie. You are forever a legend in golf and in life.
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) September 26, 2016
#RIP Arnold Palmer . The world lost a true legend today.
— Brittany Lincicome (@Brittany1golf) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
Words cannot describe the loss of Mr. Arnold Palmer. He was truly an icon for the game of golf and role model for everyone.#Godbless
— Tommy Gainey (@TwoGlovesGolf) September 26, 2016
Very sad news tonight. According to multiple reports, golf legend Arnold Palmer has died. The King was 87.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelESPN) September 26, 2016
Such a sad day. One of the highlights of my life was getting to know The King. He will be missed.. #AP #longlivetheking
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) September 26, 2016
Rest In Peace Arnold Palmer. Golf will never be the same
— Golf Problems (@GolfProblems_) September 26, 2016
Where would golf be without Arnold Palmer? Very difficult to comprehend.
— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) September 26, 2016
Seriously, how can you ever be cooler than this? It's impossible. pic.twitter.com/Brl1fldCte
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) September 26, 2016
I am so very sad to hear about the passing of Arnold Palmer, he was an amazing man! True legend. #The King
— Charl Schwartzel (@CA_Schwartzel) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer the golfing world misses you already. We all owe you so much. #Legend. #RIPTheKing
— Ian Baker-Finch (@IBFinchy) September 26, 2016
I am young so I don’t have any classic memories of Arnie, but this moved me like few things in golf ever have. https://t.co/dVBAdUf0c2
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) September 26, 2016
Several people are in the conversation as greatest golfer of all time. Only one makes the list as most important: Arnold Palmer. RIP King.
— Ron Sirak (@ronsirak) September 26, 2016
So sad to hear of Mr Palmer's death. He gave me my first @PGATOUR start @APinv in 2006. He was an unbelievable supporter my career #TheKing
— Billy Hurley III (@BillyHurley3) September 26, 2016
Words cannot describe the loss of Mr. Arnold Palmer. He was truly an icon for the game of golf and role model for everyone.#Godbless
— Tommy Gainey (@TwoGlovesGolf) September 26, 2016
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This story was originally published September 25, 2016 at 9:25 PM with the headline "Tributes pour in after golfing legend Arnold Palmer dies."