RIP Arnold Palmer

[Phishfan]

Not only was the man a great golfer, he has quite a tasty beverage named after him and he was an outstanding citizen in the Central Florida community and I am sure just about everyone in this area knows someone who has dealt with either the Arnold or Winnie Palmer Hospital.

[BuccaneerBrad]

One of golf's greatest.   A legend on the golf course and a class act off of it.   He will be greatly missed.  My prayers are with his family

[Dave Gray]

I don't watch golf, but I'm a big fan of his namesake drink.  RIP.

[masterfins]

A classy guy, and probably the best ambassador of the game.  RIP

[CF DolFan]

He did a ton of charity work off the course. Off hand I can't think of anyone who has done more but if there are  ... it's probably a short list. He was a class act. Rest in Peace Mr. Palmer!

[Dolphster]

I know that 87 years is a full life.  But being a bad golfer and pretty big fan of the PGA, it is a tough one to lose Mr. Palmer.  When he skipped the traditional first tee shot at Augusta this year, I figured he was probably walking up to the 18th green of life.  So although his passing was not unexpected, it still felt like a punch to the chest when I heard the news.  Not only was he a legendary golfer, but he was the first guy to bring golf to the "average guy".  The son of a greenskeeper, he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth like most golfers.  He was a "regular" guy.  And he did so much for the game, charitable activities, children, and even one of the driving forces behind the incredible First Tee program for kids.  And he did it all with great class, dignity, and graciousness. We are quickly losing our "greatest generation" and I sure don't see any of our current generations, including my own, being worth of replacing them.  RIP Mr. Palmer.