The sporting world is coming to terms with the death of iconic golfer Arnold Palmer at the age of 87.
A seven-time major champion, Palmer died Sunday in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital, where he was scheduled for heart surgery. Players past and present were quick to praise the legacy left by the American, who was dubbed "a man of the people" by the European Tour.
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Palmer won The Masters four times between 1958 and 1964, as well as the U.S. Open in 1960 and the Open Championship in 1961 and 1962.
Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974, Palmer also turned his hand to designing golf courses.
Here we round up Twitter reaction from some of golf's biggest names.
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
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
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
So sad.. @arnoldpalmer sent me another letter, and then he left. U'll stay with us forever. Please, please, please rest in peace. @LPGA pic.twitter.com/0uG61s9G6s
— In Gee Chun (@ingeechun_dumbo) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
Very sad to hear the news that Arnold Palmer passed away tonight. #RIPTheKing #Legend
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) September 26, 2016
OMGosh sad news! Will miss that vice handshake and glint in your eye as you tried to crush my hand! RIP King Arnold pic.twitter.com/b9eDVP9ADJ
— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) 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