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1. 

   Jim

   Sep 27, 2016 at 9:55 am

   I met Mr. Palmer every year at The Masters when I was a kid. My uncle ran one of the most prominant leader boards with the 2 side wings for current & next pair. He signed me up every year for a ‘Scorer’s Badge and I’d work up on the board changing the names on the wing.

   From 71-76 he signed my new white Masters hat at the practice green every year. He knew my uncle as one of the ‘old guard ‘of Tournament Volunteers. He’d been stationed & retired from Ft Gordon since returning from Korea.

   In 77 I was ‘too cool’ to be one of the ‘kids with the hats’. As he left the green I was right at the gate while he started signing. I just smiled at him, he looked right at me and with a Santa-like twinkle & smile said “no hat this year Jim?”

   All the people there looked at me (for a second) with amazment…Boy, was I the coolest cat in that circle (certain
   I changed color).

   No doubt he read my name from the Scorer’s Badge, but, It WAS the same feeling an incredulous 7 yr old would’ve had meeting face to face with the REAL SANTA Claus.

   Thank you Mr Palmer for a lifetime of smiles, thrills entertainment and love.

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   JOEL GOODMAN

   Sep 26, 2016 at 8:58 pm

   ARNOLD PALMER WAS MY FIEND AND A FRIEND TO THOUSANDS OF GOLFERS AND FANS. HE TOUCHED MY LIFE AND I WAS ONE OF THE REALLY LUCKY ONES TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND PLAYED SEVERAL ROUNDS OF GOLF WITH HIM. HE GAVE ME 4 A SIDE FOR $100 AND IT WAS A GOOD MATCH. I THINK HE WAS STILL THE WINNER IN CLOSE DUELS. WE LAUGHED A LOT AND KIDDED EACH OTHER. HE WAS 6 YEARS MY SENIOR.

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   Uncle Buclk

   Sep 26, 2016 at 6:39 pm

   A true gentleman in life and in the game. Your character and love for the game will be missed. I just hope that your grace and humility rubs off on the younger generations in all sports.

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   Dennis Clark

   Sep 26, 2016 at 5:47 pm

   I was playing Bay Hill some years back and finished the front nine around 1pm. I went to the halfway house and was in line waiting to grab a bite. I heard these guys yelling from the the first tee: “Let’s go AP, you’re on the tee”. I turned around and Arnold was standing behind me in line…I said, “Arnie, please feel free to go ahead so you can join your group”. “Nope, he said, you’re ahead of me, go right ahead”.

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   Bob Jones

   Sep 26, 2016 at 1:09 pm

   I got Arnie’s autograph in 1959 when I was 10 years old. No crowd, just him and me. Even at that young age I was aware that this maybe the nicest man I had ever met. That’s why he was The King.

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6. 

   Jim H

   Sep 26, 2016 at 11:10 am

   Like most everyone else in the golf world, I will greatly miss the smiling face of this true icon. His tireless efforts to broaden the reach of the game in such a classy manner, set a great example for all who play. Thank you Arnold Palmer. May you sincerely rest in peace.

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7. 

   snowman

   Sep 26, 2016 at 10:21 am

   AP brought golf to the masses. If not for him, many of us would not be golfers today, Rest in Peace.

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   Mike

   Sep 26, 2016 at 9:43 am

   A very sad day for mankind God Bless you Mr. Palmer.

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9. 

   Jordan Speeth

   Sep 26, 2016 at 9:02 am

   Nobody EVER lived a fuller life than Arnold Palmer…because most of the time he thought of others and what they’d done for him, not the other way around. He was a great man who’ll never be forgotten. I’m so happy to have lived in his time and got to see him being the King. RIP.

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10. 

    Mark Donaghy

    Sep 26, 2016 at 8:58 am

    He replied to everyone who ever wrote him a letter, that says greatness to me. Legend is an overused word, but not in Mr Palmer’s case. RIP.

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11. 

    James G

    Sep 26, 2016 at 8:02 am

    A true legend and the King. He changed the game for the professionals following him. IMG was even created with a handshake deal between Arnold and McCormick. His impact on the game of golf will be felt forever. Should rename the FedEx Cup the Palmer FedEx Cup I believe.

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12. 

    John Anderson

    Sep 26, 2016 at 8:02 am

    This is a personal tragedy. My condolences to the family.

    I think all of you should think of what the King did for refugees from Syria.

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      Markallister

      Sep 26, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Dude, wtf? Keep the politics out of golf. I don’t care what Arnold Palmer did or did not do for whatever reffugees. I care about his sportsmanship and he was the best. A dude legend!

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13. 

    Forsbrand

    Sep 26, 2016 at 7:31 am

    the true king of golf has gone but left behind a massive legacy. thank you Arnie

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14. 

    dapadre

    Sep 26, 2016 at 4:03 am

    Like really who hits the SHANK button on this SMH.

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15. 

    T

    Sep 26, 2016 at 2:28 am

    No amount of words will suffice. The Greatest ever. Legend.

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16. 

    Tony Rich

    Sep 26, 2016 at 12:20 am

    The KING!

    RIP Mr. Palmer, life well lived sir.

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17. 

    KAP

    Sep 25, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    King Arnold Palmer

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18. 

    hdcp0

    Sep 25, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Prays to the Palmer family….RIP

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19. 

    KK

    Sep 25, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    Definition of class, tremendous loss for the game.

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20. 

    Double Mocha Man

    Sep 25, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    ‘Tis a beautiful, sunny day in the Pacific Northwest. I played golf this morning. The Mariners won. The Seahawks won. But it is a sad day. Arnold Palmer has passed away. I did get to see him in person as a kid and feel blessed for that. He certainly defined the greatness and excitement of golf. A Lee Trevino quote I just read said, “When Arnie was on the course and a roar went up I didn’t know if he had just made a birdie or was hitching up his pants.” Long live the King!

    I think I need an Arnold Palmer… with several shots of rum.

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21. 

    farmer

    Sep 25, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Sad day for the game. One of the legends who really was a legend.

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