Golf world remembers Arnold Palmer on deceased legend's 90th birthday
Happy birthday to The King.
Arnold Palmer would have celebrated his 90th birthday Tuesday and the golf world shared its appreciation for the legend.
Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, and Palmer's grandson and current PGA Tour player Sam Saunders were among those who took to Twitter to pay tribute to Arnie:
Happy 90th to my dear friend @ArnoldPalmer!
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) September 10, 2019
AP, I miss the needles.
I miss the laughs.
I miss you everyday! 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/E82gvsKho8
Nobody can fill Arnold Palmer’s shoes, but we can at least try to walk like him.
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 10, 2019
On what would have been his grandfather’s 90th birthday, Sam Saunders shares advice for people who want to embody Arnie’s legacy 👍 pic.twitter.com/WewXyxPvDQ
Today would be Arnold Palmer’s 90th birthday. I think about him everyday and I’m so thankful to have shared so many personal moments with him. He gave so much to so many and I wanted to give 👍👍 to him on this special day to honor him.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) September 10, 2019
What a man. What a player. What a legend! Remembering the one and only Arnold Palmer today on what would have been his 90th birthday. pic.twitter.com/dFRZchmuCd
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) September 10, 2019
Swing of The King
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) September 10, 2019
Arnold Palmer would have turned 90 today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kCBX2GdvSn
Arnold Palmer would have been 90 years old today. His legacy in the game continues stronger than ever but we miss the opportunity to learn from him, how to be great pros and human beings. #LifeWellPlayed pic.twitter.com/XpsXAX0kiv
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 10, 2019
An inspiration, a friend and an icon. The King, Arnold Palmer pic.twitter.com/cfWHqJQVdB
— The Open (@TheOpen) September 10, 2019
Palmer died on September 25, 2016.