Arnold Palmer

[hitony]

RIP a gentleman and what a golfer.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Sad news.
The pioneer of modern golf. Exciting and charasmatic, the crowds flocked to follow him. I grew up with Palmer, Nicklaus and Player, the three big guns of the sport. A true gentleman and a true sporting great.

 

[Billy Seagull]

Very sad news to wake up too. He was a bit before my time but an absolute legend of the game and someone who took the game to another level.

PGA Tour obituary -
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/09/25/arnold-palmer-obituary.html

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

Last time I saw him on TV he looked very ill so I put him in the next to die thread, sorry Arnold a true legend of sport who along with Nicklaus and Player (and maybe Watson) made golf what it is today.
Good timing as I expect great tributes at The Ryder Cup and will hopefully stop any stupid behaviour from fans and players that drag the name of golf down during a great tournament.

 

[Mayonaise]

RIP Arnie. Great player. Great man.

 

[Albion my Albion]

http://iam.arniesarmy.org/

Saw this on a golf club notice board in Portland.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

RIP great sportsman.

TNBA

TTF

 

[Goldstone1976]

Met him once - at a reception for about 50 people. He was exactly what you'd hope a sporting icon would be: articulate, considerate, attentive & open. A truly class act. RIP.

 

[hitony]

Met him once - at a reception for about 50 people. He was exactly what you'd hope a sporting icon would be: articulate, considerate, attentive & open. A truly class act. RIP.

I have been fortunate enough to have met a few sporting people, I can officially say, I am now jealous! it must have been an amazing experience, Burt, how long ago, as a matter of interest?

 

[Goldstone1976]

I have been fortunate enough to have met a few sporting people, I can officially say, I am now jealous! it must have been an amazing experience, Burt, how long ago, as a matter of interest?

1997 or 98, in San Francisco.

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

Spoke to him briefly as he signed my autograph book at Wentworth World Matchplay circa 1976!