Arnold Palmer has Passed Away at the Age of 87

Arnold Palmer, The King of golf, has passed away at the age of 87.

Palmer is one of the greatest and most respected golfers to ever play the game. His accomplishments include 62 PGA Tour wins, four Masters wins, two Open Championship wins, and a U.S. Open win. His biggest accomplishment though was that he made golf cool.

As my dad just texted me, “He was golf.”

He is a legend and he will be dearly missed.

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

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

It's an honor to be a lockermate with you at ANGC. You inspired millions, changed the game, and will forever be missed. #arnie
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) September 26, 2016

Remembering the special times I spent with Mr Palmer at Bay Hill. A true pioneer for our sport. Forever remembered. pic.twitter.com/qJQBpDWTWv
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 26, 2016

Mr. Palmer was truly one of golf's greatest icons. His legacy will live on. #RIPTheKing
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) 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

I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) 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

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

Was an honor to get to meet Arnold Palmer this year. Thank you for everything that you have done for the game of golf! RIP to the King
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) September 26, 2016

So lucky i was able to meet Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill this year... RIP to the original celebrity status legend golfer that paved the way
— Willy Wilcox (@willwilcoxgolf) September 26, 2016

The game of golf will always rest upon your shoulders Arnold Palmer. Thank you! #RIPKing
— Notah Begay III (@NotahBegay3) 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

Not a single modern golf fan would be a fan without him.
— David Duval (@david59duval) September 26, 2016