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
Arnold Palmer, regarded as one of the greatest in golf history, has passed away at age 87. The seven-time majors champion passed away Sunday night at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospital, according to his management company.
Palmer won more than 90 golf tournaments, including the Masters four times, the U.S. Open in 1960, and the British Open in 1961 and 1962.
Palmer became the first person to make $1 million playing golf.
Palmer is predeceased by his first wife, Winnie, and survived by his second wife, kit; his daughters, Amy (Roy) Saunders and Peggy (Stewart) Bryan; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother, Jerry, and sisters, Sandra Sarni and Lois “Cheech” Tilly.
Details on the memorial service and burial will be shared at a later date.
Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation has been entrusted to continue Palmer’s philanthropic legacy. Visit www.ArniesArmy.org to share your Arnold Palmer story and join Arnie’s Army to march toward a better tomorrow.
Condolences have been pouring in:
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
Here’s to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold. pic.twitter.com/UlyfpIBOL2
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 26, 2016
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
None of us will ever be as cool as him. RIP Arnold Palmer pic.twitter.com/0PniS9ZPfL
— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) September 26, 2016
Arnold Palmer’s estimated net worth was $675 million. Crazy thing is he “only” won $7 mil in golf tournament prize money. #RIPArnoldPalmer
— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) September 26, 2016
