Legendary Golfer Arnold Palmer Dies At 87
Just over two weeks after Arnold Palmer’s 87th birthday, the legendary golfer passed away at his Pennsylvania home, per multiple reports.
Palmer, who won 62 PGA tournaments — including seven majors and four green jackets — was an icon in the world of sports. The Pennsylvania native dominated the sport between 1958 and 1970.
Outside of golf, Palmer was an avid pilot with 50 years of cockpit experience. The airport in his hometown of Latrobe, Pa. is named in his honor.
In 2001, Palmer began selling his signature lemonade and sweet iced tea drink aptly named the “Arnold Palmer.”
I was blessed to meet Palmer during a pro-am he participated in while I was in high school. Palmer took a few moments out of his day to talk about western Pennsylvania with my father and I. My family hails from the same area.
It is an incredibly sad day in the world of sports..
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He’s a true legend, and I wish I could have seen him play in his prime.
9 years ago at 8:01 pm2016 is taking a lot of the good ones. RIP Arnie.
9 years ago at 8:03 pmR.I.P. King.
9 years ago at 8:10 pmGreatest man on the course and off the course. RIP King.
9 years ago at 8:11 pmFirst Jose Fernandez, now Arnold Palmer. September 25, 2016 is now one of the worst days ever in recent memory.
9 years ago at 8:12 pmVin scully too
9 years ago at 9:23 pmVin Scully singing “The Wind Beneath My Wings” is something that could cause tears of joy. Alas, I could shed no more tears, as the previous news that Jose Fernandez died essentially ruined my day.
9 years ago at 10:30 pmThis one hurts. God bless you, Arnie. You will always be the greatest.
9 years ago at 8:13 pmNext round of golf you play, try the risky shots you normally wouldn’t and go for those par 5’s in two. Arnold wouldn’t lay up, neither should you.
RIP Mr Palmer.
9 years ago at 8:17 pmDriver off the deck on 18 during his last round at Bay Hill was stuff of legend.
9 years ago at 9:10 pmNot just a legend on the course but the embodiment of a gentlemen. His character was as straight as drive. Rest easy King.
9 years ago at 8:23 pmHalf and halfs at the 19th hole are on me.
9 years ago at 8:27 pmGonna miss Arnie. One of the best to ever play the greatest game ever created, RIP.
9 years ago at 8:29 pm