Golf, sports world pay tribute to Arnold Palmer
The sporting world is mourning the loss of golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died Sunday at 87.
It did not take long for heartfelt tributes to begin pouring in.
Here's a sampling of tweets from players around the PGA, both past and present, about Palmer's impact.
Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 26, 2016
(2/2) It’s hard to imagine golf without you or anyone more important to the game than the King.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 26, 2016
I just got the news at about 8:45 that Arnold had passed. I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friend (continued) pic.twitter.com/skehUsQgww
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) September 26, 2016
Very sad day for the Golf Community and my Wake Forest Family...Rest in Paradise Mr. Palmer! #GoDeacs #ArnoldPalmer 🎩 pic.twitter.com/l1Hrx2ldUt
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
After winning the Cup with Pittsburgh in 1992 Arnold Palmer sent a congratulatory note to me which I still cherish What an ICON and LEGEND
— scott bowman (@coachwsb) September 26, 2016
Sad news Mr Arnold Palmer past away. Golf has lost its King. His legacy will last forever. Thank you for what you have done for golf. #RIP
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 26, 2016
We call him a legend, an icon and the king, but everyone who knew him called him a friend. One of the kindest men I've met. You'll be missed pic.twitter.com/hHGhuBGSHs
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) September 26, 2016
Very sad news to hear of the passing of the great Arnold Palmer. We will miss you very much. The King and Legend. RIP
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 26, 2016
So sad to hear of Mr Palmer's passing. He paved the way for everything that we have in the game. Forever the King. May he rest in peace 🙏🏼
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) 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
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
Wow just got the chills. Nicest man in golf I have been around. And will never forget that practice round together at Augusta. Miss u King!!
— Ricky Barnes (@RealRickyBarnes) September 26, 2016
"I'm one of the fortunate folks to have spent time with The King," David Duval tweeted. "Incredibly blessed to have known him. Not a single modern golf fan would be a fan without him. The King made golf cool."
The Legends of all Legends in the game of golf! RIP my friend, always loved u and always will! God Bless my Friend! #AP pic.twitter.com/HPZthEnDmo
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) September 26, 2016