The Chirp: Arnold Palmer (1929–2016)

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

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

Mr. Palmer was truly one of golf's greatest icons. His legacy will live on. #RIPTheKing

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 26, 2016

I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016

Legend. Class Act. Greatest of all time. Arnold Palmer has passed away but his legacy will live forever.

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) 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

Rip Arnold Palmer and thanks for sharing your spirit with me when we played @ the Bob Hope Classic. pic.twitter.com/R9szzZti11

— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) September 26, 2016

The golfing world lost a legend today. Prayers for the Palmer family! #MrPalmer #TheKing #Weregoingtomissyou

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 26, 2016

If Mr. Palmer's life was a round of golf, he's the only guy to ever shoot 57. #TheKing

— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) September 26, 2016

Very sad day for the Golf Community and my Wake Forest Family...Rest in Paradise Mr. Palmer! #GoDeacs #ArnoldPalmer ? pic.twitter.com/l1Hrx2ldUt

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 26, 2016

#RIP Arnold Palmer ???. The world lost a true legend today.

— Brittany Lincicome (@Brittany1golf) September 26, 2016

What a difficult day it's been. Legend Arnold Palmer died tonight. #RIP

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) September 26, 2016

Sad day for not only the golf world but the entire world RIP Arnold "The King" Palmer You have left a mark that nobody will be able to match

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) September 26, 2016

Just saw the sad news about The King, Arnold Palmer.
A man who impacted so many people in a positive way.
You will be greatly missed, sir??

— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) September 26, 2016

Very sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Palmer. Speechless #legend #TheKing

— Morgan Pressel (@mpressel) September 26, 2016

RIP Arnold Palmer. You started in my grade school book reports&heavily influenced me to play this game. Missed but not forgotten! #legend

— Alison Walshe (@Walsheyyy) 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

Sad day in sports. #RIP Arnold Palmer. You inspired generations across so many platforms. Those of us who met you and knew you were so lucky

— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) September 26, 2016

So sad to hear of Mr Palmer's passing. He paved the way for everything that we have in the game. Forever the King. May he rest in peace ??

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 26, 2016

Sad day for golfers and golf fans worldwide, but especially those from western PA, icon Arnold Palmer passed away. RIP

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 26, 2016

Very sad news to hear of the passing of the great Arnold Palmer. We will miss you very much. The King and Legend. RIP

— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 26, 2016

One of the many great things Arnold Palmer did was write a congratulatory letter to every LPGA winner. Most recently to In Gee Chun... https://t.co/eWUR38a16Y

— LPGA (@LPGA) 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

My condolences to the family of the great Arnold Palmer. He was always an ace.

— Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) September 26, 2016

Thank you to Mr. Arnold Palmer for showing generations of golfer how to act on and off the course. You made every fan feel special.

— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) September 26, 2016

Mr Palmer was the best and most amazing man I've ever had the luck to be around I loved him and always will he taught me how to be in golf

— Rocco Mediate (@RoccoMediate) September 26, 2016

If Mr. Palmer's life was a round of golf, he's the only guy to ever shoot 57. #TheKing

— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) September 26, 2016

Absolutely gutted to hear the news of Mr. Palmer.. He is, and always will be, known as The King. RIP to one of the greatest people to live!

— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) September 26, 2016