Arnold Palmer var mange ting, men over alt var han et oprigtigt godt menneske, og det afspejles i de tusindvis af hilsner, der strømmer ind fra hele verden i forbindelse med hans død.
Han blev kaldt ‘Kongen’, hvilket han faktisk aldrig rigtigt syntes om. Det var for flamboyant en titel. Men han var en konge. Og som det også fremgår af de mange beskeder, hvoraf du kan læse et udpluk herunder, så vil han altid blive husket.
— Læs også: Golfsporten har mistet sin Konge
Alt inklusive nuværende og tidligere præsidenter samt naturligvis golfstjerner fra hele verden, har udtryk deres sympati, og sendt en sidste hilsen til manden, der ikke ville kaldes konge – og som måske netop derfor fortjener titlen mere end nogen anden.
Here’s to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold. pic.twitter.com/UlyfpIBOL2
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 26, 2016
So sad to hear the news about Mr Palmer.
Thank you for everything, you were and always will be an inspiration to us all!
RIP— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) September 26, 2016
Very sad to hear that Arnold Palmer has past away! Will always be my idol! RIP The King
— Thorbjørn Olesen (@Thorbjornolesen) September 26, 2016
Mr. Palmer was truly one of golf’s greatest icons. His legacy will live on. #RIPTheKing
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 26, 2016
Very sad news to hear of the passing of the great Arnold Palmer. We will miss you very much. The King and Legend. RIP
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 26, 2016
Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 26, 2016
The golfing world lost a legend today. Prayers for the Palmer family! #MrPalmer #TheKing #Weregoingtomissyou
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 26, 2016
Remembering the special times I spent with Mr Palmer at Bay Hill. A true pioneer for our sport. Forever remembered. pic.twitter.com/qJQBpDWTWv
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 26, 2016
RIP #arnoldpalmer. You changed the game with your charisma and personality. Every player, me… https://t.co/RHuCgP6NCU
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) September 26, 2016
Very sad to hear the passing of Mr. Palmer… Rest In Peace to the forever role model, legend and The King! He will be missed #RIPTheKing
— Lydia Ko (@LydiaKo) September 26, 2016
It’s an honor to be a lockermate with you at ANGC. You inspired millions, changed the game, and will forever be missed. #arnie
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) September 26, 2016
The TRUE KING is dead. I’m so sad. #riparnoldpalmer #myinspiration #myhero
— Cristie Kerr (@CKGolferChic) September 26, 2016
This man has been a true inspiration to so many people in this world including myself. I’ve had… https://t.co/aS38L0zBBt
— Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) September 26, 2016
My heart aches with passing of the King…Mr. Arnold Palmer. What he did for golf cannot be measured. … https://t.co/FyLNENRzW4
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) September 26, 2016
We call him a legend, an icon and the king, but everyone who knew him called him a friend. One of the kindest men I’ve met. You’ll be missed pic.twitter.com/hHGhuBGSHs
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) September 26, 2016
The Legends of all Legends in the game of golf! RIP my friend, always loved u and always will! God Bless my Friend! #AP pic.twitter.com/HPZthEnDmo
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) September 26, 2016
Sad news Mr Arnold Palmer past away. Golf has lost its King. His legacy will last forever. Thank you for what you have done for golf. #RIP
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 26, 2016
The King at my first Masters this year. A man that has influenced my life in many ways. He was… https://t.co/RoQfCO2LtX
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) September 26, 2016
R.I.P King. Thanks for all the great memories and make the game better for us. My sincere condolences to his family. You will be missed.
— Jhonattan Vegas (@JhonattanVegas) September 26, 2016
Very sad to hear the news that Arnold Palmer passed away tonight. #RIPTheKing #Legend
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) September 26, 2016
I am so very sad to hear about the passing of Arnold Palmer, he was an amazing man! True legend. #The King
— Charl Schwartzel (@CA_Schwartzel) September 26, 2016
Sad day in sports. #RIP Arnold Palmer. You inspired generations across so many platforms. Those of us who met you and knew you were so lucky
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) September 26, 2016
Absolutely devastated to hear the news … You will forever be the King Arnold Palmer Rest In Peace and thank you for inspiring so many
— Jessica Korda (@Thejessicakorda) September 26, 2016
Just heard the news about #TheKing. Can’t believe it. Amazing man and his legacy in the game and in our hearts will live forever. #RIPArnie
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 26, 2016
Arnie was one of the special people in our game. Treated everyone with so much respect. So glad I was able to meet the King. #RIP
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) September 26, 2016
Like the rest of the #golf world, in stunned silence after hearing that #TheKing has passed. Mr. #ArnoldPalmer, thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/3rk0eWrmF7
— Pat Perez (@PatPerezGolf) September 26, 2016
Sad day for not only the golf world but the entire world RIP Arnold “The King” Palmer You have left a mark that nobody will be able to match
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) September 26, 2016
He was like my 2nd father I will miss you my friend you made golf golf you were never suppose to go
— Rocco Mediate (@RoccoMediate) September 26, 2016
I’m heart broken tonight. Arnold Palmer defined what it is be a professional inside and outside the ropes. All of golf says ‘thanks Arnold’
— Peter Jacobsen (@JakeTrout) September 26, 2016
So sad.. @arnoldpalmer sent me another letter, and then he left. U’ll stay with us forever. Please, please, please rest in peace. @LPGA pic.twitter.com/0uG61s9G6s
— In Gee Chun (@ingeechun_dumbo) September 26, 2016
I’ll miss your stories, our laughs, your great words of advice, your thumbs up. You have been an… https://t.co/yEhPfxiS27
— Suzann Pettersen (@suzannpettersen) September 26, 2016
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Arnold Palmer aka the King. The impact your life made is immeasurable #longlivetheking
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) September 26, 2016
The day we hoped would never come. Arnold Palmer, you will be missed. Suiting that your final “charge” was on a Sunday.
— Jason Gore (@JasonGore59) September 26, 2016
Don’t know if any other athlete did more for their sport than Arnold Palmer did for golf. He made it cool because he was cool. RIP #legend pic.twitter.com/hyEgLD8DBK
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) September 26, 2016