Arnold Palmer Passes

[Norm]

Sorry to hear.


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[JRD77VET]

Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at the age of 87

Golf icon Arnold Palmer, a seven-time major champion who was one of the most influential and beloved players in the game, has passed away at the age of 87 according to the USGA.

In April, Palmer's health kept him from hitting a ceremonial tee shot at The Masters for the first time since 2007. He was not able to attend the U.S. Open at Oakmont near his home in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and was struggling with mobility problems.




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[OddBall]

[snide]

Bummer.

[Sneaks]

Probably the most approachable superstar to ever come along. A charismatic individual that made everyone he met feel as if they were his personal friend. There will never be another sports figure like The King.

[bill_daniels]

Body isn't even cold yet.

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[VITE1]

That's a good run.

[snide]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Body isn't even cold yet.




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[marrepka]

[Ol Timer]

From Jack Nicklaus:

I just got the news at about 8:45 that Arnold had passed. I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friend—and that golf lost a great friend.

At this point I don’t know what happened, and I suppose it is not important what happened. What is important is that we just lost one of the incredible people in the game of golf and in all of sports. My friend—many people’s friend—just wore out. I know he was in Pittsburgh trying to find out how to make himself better. That’s what Arnold has always tried to do. He has always been a fighter and he never gave up on anything. He didn’t give up even now. Maybe his body did, but I know Arnold’s will and spirit did not.

I wish I had another chance to talk to him, but I am so glad we talked a couple weeks ago on his birthday (Sept. 10), when he sounded great. So Barbara and I are just in shock and incredibly saddened. Our hearts, thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to Kit, his kids, grand-kids, great grandchildren, and his entire loving family.

He was one of my best friends, closest friends, and he was for a long, long time. I will miss him greatly.

Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend. Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport. He took the game from one level to a higher level, virtually by himself. Along the way, he had millions of adoring fans—Barbara and I among them. We were great competitors, who loved competing against each other, but we were always great friends along the way. Arnold always had my back, and I had his. We were always there for each other. That never changed.

He was the king of our sport and always will be.

[MrPeabody]

They don't make them like him any more.

[WalkerInTN]

Well that's a bummer. Guy had one heck of a run.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Made a great life for himself playing his favourite game to make a living! A great life, well lived. Who can ask for anything more?

[mrvette]

I remember seeing the big 3 play at Dad's country club....Palmer, Player, Nicklaus.... back when I was a kid many decades ago.....

[RedLS1GTO]

About a decade ago I was in the clubhouse at The Signature (a Palmer course) in VA Beach waiting for my tee time and from nowhere Arnold himself came walking in. He came in, said hi to every worker and to us schmucks standing around as well as a handshake, and then walked back into what looked like a meeting room of some sort. He was gone as quick as he came in.

I had a whopping 5 seconds of face time with him but he seemed to be about the nicest person that I have ever met.

Sad to hear that he is gone.

[NCC-1701]

[OldSarge]

[stingraymyway]

[Montehall]

Three years in the Coast Guard, as well.

[Cybercowboy]

My dad used to be part of Arnie's Army back in the day. One year, I think it was 1966, he went to The Masters tournament for all four days and got his badge signed by nearly all the golfers there. I told him that when he dies, that's really the only item I really want. Anything else is gravy. It's just a blue circle of cardboard with about 50 signatures on it from Arnold, Jack, Player, Sneed, Hogan, Trevino, etc.