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Gary Player hopes to one day 'be reunited for another round' with Palmer

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

To Gary Player, Arnold Palmer was so much more than a golf legend. He was a lifelong friend.

Player paid tribute to Palmer, who died Sunday at 87, in an emotional statement Monday morning:

Player, 80, won nine majors during his career, which intertwined with Palmer's and Jack Nicklaus'.

The original Big 3 have traditionally kicked off the Masters with ceremonial tee shots, though Palmer watched this year due to health issues.

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