Arnold Palmer remembered as ‘King of the fairways’
Reactions to the death of the golfing great
JACK NICKLAUS, longtime friend and rival: "Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend."Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport. He took the game from one level to a higher level, virtually by himself."BARACK OBAMA, US president: "Here’s to The King, who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold."GEORGE W BUSH, former US president: "For all who love the game of golf and love to see it played, there has never been a sight quite like Arnold Palmer walking down the fairway towards the 18th green."The announcer Vin Scully once said: ‘In a sport that was high society, Arnold Palmer made it High Noon’ ."TIGER WOODS, former world No1: "Thanks, Arnold, for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend."It’s hard to imagine golf without you or anyone more important to the game than The King." JASON DAY,...
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