On an already tragic day, the sports world lost a legend.
Arnold Palmer’s sudden passing was met with grief and sadness, but the Twitterverse also paid their respects for Palmer’s endless contributions to golf and sports as a whole.
Here is how golfers, media and fans reacted to the news.
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
One of the true icons in sport and celebrity has just passed away. RIP, Arnold Palmer. Forever The King.
— Stephen Hennessey (@S_HennesseyGD) 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
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
Golf’s most beloved figure, Arnold Palmer, passes away at 87. https://t.co/3F0rQInDCm pic.twitter.com/2cLY1UjJi5
— Golfweek Magazine (@GolfweekMag) September 26, 2016
Everyone knows the great champion Mr Palmer is, but having spent time with, he's an even better human being. #RIPAP pic.twitter.com/6KORU5M0KI
— Weirsy (@MikeWeir) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer. Thanks for everything you did for the game. You'll be missed.
— Madison Kerley (@madisondion) September 26, 2016
Oh come on. Not Arnold Palmer.
— Julie DiCaro (@JulieDiCaro) September 26, 2016
RIP to one of the greats, Arnold Palmer will be missed pic.twitter.com/ppfVMSj8RA
— Kyle Reynolds (@KyleReynoldsss) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer… May you find the golf courses in Heaven beautiful and full of iced tea and lemonade for you to mix and drink.
— Jeremiah (@SYRmotsag) September 26, 2016
Where would golf be without Arnold Palmer? Very difficult to comprehend.
— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) September 26, 2016
The word "iconic" is overused.
Arnold Palmer died today.
Use the word. Use it a lot.— Charles P. Pierce (@ESQPolitics) September 26, 2016
One of the greats Arnold Palmer joins Jose Fernandez with St. Peter on same day. RIP to young +old inspirations and prayers 4 their families
— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) September 26, 2016
To cap one of the saddest days in sports history, news of Arnold Palmer's passing hits very hard. The game's greatest gentleman. #RIPArnie
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) September 26, 2016
R.I.P. Arnold Palmer. No sport has a greater ambassador and no athlete has been cooler, classier or as popular for as long.
— Mike Cormack (@MikeCormack) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer. Honoured to have interviewed him at Weston in 2005. A role model for all public figures: https://t.co/T4mDWBqAbl
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) 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
Arnold Palmer. RIP you were a giant .Golf will never be the same.
— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) 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
Arnold Palmer transcended golf and sport. His celebrity was ubiquitous not for any scandal, but because of his skill, class and cool.
— Adam Proteau (@Proteautype) September 26, 2016
Think of the sports losses in 2016: Muhammad Ali, Gordie Howe, Arnold Palmer, Pat Summitt, and Johan Cruyff among others.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) September 26, 2016