World reacts to Arnold Palmer's death
The world mourned one of the all-time sporting greats Sunday, as golf legend Arnold Palmer died Sunday. The seven-time major winner was 87.
One need only to look at this list of condolences to understand the widespread impact of the man:
Here's to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold. pic.twitter.com/UlyfpIBOL2
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 26, 2016
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
We are deeply saddened by the death of Arnold Palmer, golf's greatest ambassador, at age 87. pic.twitter.com/iQmGtseNN1
— USGA (@USGA) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) 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
Absolutely gutted to hear the news of Mr. Palmer.. He is, and always will be, known as The King. RIP to one of the greatest people to live!
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) 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
What an awful day for the sports world. Losing a sure fire superstar in Jose Fernandez…now…The King, Arnold Palmer? Day I won't forget.
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 26, 2016
Such sad news to hear about passing of #arnoldpalmer. Great memories of him. His legacy in the game & charity will live forever.
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) September 26, 2016
Really sad news: The great Arnold Palmer, the "King," has died. There was no-one like him – a true champion! He will be truly missed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer, an American original, golf icon, and a national treasure. https://t.co/qwp4FfqOLK
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) September 26, 2016
The King made golf cool.
— David Duval (@david59duval) September 26, 2016
My heart aches with passing of the King…Mr. Arnold Palmer. What he did for golf cannot be measured. … https://t.co/FyLNENRzW4
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) September 26, 2016
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
No, no, no…Sad day for golf. We miss you. Thank you for everything. The King forever #RIP https://t.co/B8MEmxgBcE
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) 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
RIP #arnoldpalmer. You changed the game with your charisma and personality. Every player, me… https://t.co/RHuCgP6NCU
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) September 26, 2016
Just heard the news about #TheKing. Can't believe it. Amazing man and his legacy in the game and in our hearts will live forever. #RIPArnie
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 26, 2016
Very sad to hear the passing of Mr. Palmer… Rest In Peace to the forever role model, legend and The King! He will be missed #RIPTheKing
— Lydia Ko (@LydiaKo) 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
Another legend lost. Sad to hear of the passing of Arnold Palmer. One of the absolute greats! Thoughts and prayers with his family.
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) September 26, 2016
I'll never forget meeting Arnold Palmer, kind, gentle, humble, he was a great ambassador for golf, I'll never forget that smile, RIP
— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) September 26, 2016
Tonight we lost an amazing man who not only changed the game of golf but the lives of ppl he touched. Mr Arnold Palmer will be missed. #RIP pic.twitter.com/PIX4QL4WBI
— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) September 26, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of #TheKing #ArnoldPalmer Champion, true gentleman & always gracious to his fans! #RIP pic.twitter.com/W2vC8oBV26
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) September 26, 2016
My condolences to the family of the great Arnold Palmer. He was always an ace.
— Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) September 26, 2016
I drank an Arnold Palmer this morning… It's actually my go to when playing golf. RIP sir.
— Donald Faison (@donald_faison) September 26, 2016
Rip Arnold Palmer and thanks for sharing your spirit with me when we played @ the Bob Hope Classic. pic.twitter.com/R9szzZti11
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) September 26, 2016
Legend. Class Act. Greatest of all time. Arnold Palmer has passed away but his legacy will live forever.
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) September 26, 2016
One of my greatest joys in life is being on a golf course on the ocean drinking an #ArnoldPalmer #RIPArnoldPalmer
— Rick Fox (@RickFox) September 26, 2016