What comes next is a week and a year of tributes.
At this week’s Ryder Cup, flags will fly at half-mast. There will be a moment of silence on the first tee. There will be talk of competing with his inimitable “spirit,” and some of the contentiousness will subside, and maybe the players will even wear umbrella pins or cardigans.
At his tournament next March, a star-studded field will assemble.
At the Masters, Augusta National will recognize the missing member of the Big 3.
At the Memorial Tournament, Jack Nicklaus will pay homage to his dear friend and rival.