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09-25-2016, 08:41 PM
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RIP Arnold Palmer
This might belong in sports but I always thought of Arnold Palmer as much more than a golfer. Got to shake his hand when I was twelve at a tournament and didn't fully realize how great he was.
Rest in Peace Arnie.
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09-25-2016, 08:45 PM
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He MADE golf what it is today.He was Tiger Woods before Tiger Woods was Tiger Woods.
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09-25-2016, 08:49 PM
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RIP
Golf and sports legend,
and a great gentleman.
Recent times saw the emergence
of Tiger Woods, and the influence
he had on the sport.
I would contend that Arnold Palmer,
followed by Jack Nicklaus, had by
far the biggest impact on the game of golf.
Not even close.
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Last edited by horses4courses; 09-25-2016 at 09:01 PM.
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09-25-2016, 08:49 PM
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Wow. RIP!!!
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09-25-2016, 09:40 PM
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That's too bad. It was obvious he was in serious decline while the US Open was at Oakmont, but you still hoped he would tough it out for a while, a year, a few years longer.
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09-25-2016, 10:38 PM
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A true exemplar of the spirit of golf- competitiveness, honesty, and devotion to the game, we have lost a great one in Arnold Palmer.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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09-25-2016, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by barahona44
He MADE golf what it is today.He was Tiger Woods before Tiger Woods was Tiger Woods.
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Tiger Woods is/was nothing like Arnold Palmer.
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09-25-2016, 11:02 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by AndyC
Tiger Woods is/was nothing like Arnold Palmer.
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I meant in popularity and bringing attention to the game.I'm not talking about morality.
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09-25-2016, 11:25 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by AndyC
Tiger Woods is/was nothing like Arnold Palmer.
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Agreed. 
Palmer exuded class on and off the course.
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09-25-2016, 11:33 PM
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Pace Cappa
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R.I.P. You will be missed 
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09-26-2016, 01:07 AM
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R.I.P. Arnold. I was stunned to find out he last won a tournament in 1973, I can't believe it was over 40 years ago.
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09-26-2016, 10:02 AM
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Another Icon of my life gone. I saw him at Augusta National when my dad took my brothers and me to a practice round. I tried to get his autograph between the 17th green and the 18th tee. He was swamped with autograph seekers, I never got close to him. The 2017 Masters will not be the same. RIP Arnold.
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