The United States Golf Association provided a short statement announcing the death of one of the greatest ever to play the sport:
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
Beyond his success on the links, Palmer made a profound impact on the sports landscape from his rise into prominence in the 1960s through the present, causing a wide reaction from around the world.
A number of fellow golfers shared their thoughts:
Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs.