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US golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87 | US golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87 |
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US golfer Arnold Palmer, viewed as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, has died at the age of 87. | US golfer Arnold Palmer, viewed as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, has died at the age of 87. |
Palmer died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was undergoing heart tests, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. | Palmer died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was undergoing heart tests, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. |
The United States Golf Association also confirmed his death in a tweet calling him "golf's greatest ambassador". | The United States Golf Association also confirmed his death in a tweet calling him "golf's greatest ambassador". |
During a long career he won more than 90 tournaments worldwide, including seven majors. | During a long career he won more than 90 tournaments worldwide, including seven majors. |
Arnold Palmer was the most important golfer to play the game, said the BBC's golf correspondent Iain Carter. | |
His force of charisma put the game on the map and it never dimmed, he added. | |
Obituary: Arnold Palmer | Obituary: Arnold Palmer |
Fellow golfing great and a close friend of Palmer, Jack Nicklaus said he would "miss him greatly". | |
"We just lost one of the incredible people in the game of golf and in all of sports," he tweeted. | |
"Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend." | |
Palmer attracted thousands of diehard fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped to promote the game into the television age. | Palmer attracted thousands of diehard fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped to promote the game into the television age. |
"Today marks the passing of an era," said Alastair Johnston, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises. | "Today marks the passing of an era," said Alastair Johnston, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises. |
"Arnold Palmer's influence, profile and achievements spread far beyond the game of golf. He was an iconic American who treated people with respect and warmth, and built a unique legacy through his ability to engage with fans." | "Arnold Palmer's influence, profile and achievements spread far beyond the game of golf. He was an iconic American who treated people with respect and warmth, and built a unique legacy through his ability to engage with fans." |
Tributes to the sporting star flooded in from the world of golf. | |
"Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend," Tiger Woods tweeted. | |
"Remembering the special times I spent with Mr Palmer at Bay Hill. A true pioneer for our sport. Forever remembered," said Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, hours after winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta. | |
"My heart aches with passing of the King. What he did for golf cannot be measured. Athlete, pioneer, philanthropist, family man, and much more...RIP Arnie," tweeted US golfer Zach Johnson. | |
Arnold Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1929, the son of a groundskeeper at the local country club who later became the professional at the golf club there. | Arnold Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1929, the son of a groundskeeper at the local country club who later became the professional at the golf club there. |
Palmer was one of golf's most dominant players in the late 1950s and early 1960s, winning seven major titles over seven seasons. | Palmer was one of golf's most dominant players in the late 1950s and early 1960s, winning seven major titles over seven seasons. |
He also notched up 62 PGA Tour wins. | He also notched up 62 PGA Tour wins. |