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Arnold Palmer dies at 87
Golf legend Arnold Palmer died on Sunday in Pittsburgh due to complications with heart problems. “The King” was 87.
Palmer was a seven-time major champion, 62-time PGA Tour winner, and a member of the original “Big Three,” which consisted of Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. As golf’s first megastar, he is credited with bringing the sport to the masses.
In 1974, Palmer was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and he remained an influential force in the golf world for another four decades. Palmer is also known for his work as a businessman, philanthropist, course designer and host of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a PGA Tour event played each March.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all who were inspired by Arnold Palmer.
Reactions from Twitter
I just got the news at about 8:45 that Arnold had passed. I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friend (continued) pic.twitter.com/skehUsQgww
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) 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
(2/2) It’s hard to imagine golf without you or anyone more important to the game than the King.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 26, 2016
The King made golf cool.
— David Duval (@david59duval) September 26, 2016
With all due respect to founder Joe Gibbs I've always said the Golf Channel would not have worked without Arnold Palmer being involved.
— Brian Hammons (@BrianHammons) September 26, 2016
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
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- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
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WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
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- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
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WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
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- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
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WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
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- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
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- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Mike
Sep 26, 2016 at 9:43 am
A very sad day for mankind God Bless you Mr. Palmer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Forsbrand
Sep 26, 2016 at 7:31 am
the true king of golf has gone but left behind a massive legacy. thank you Arnie
dapadre
Sep 26, 2016 at 4:03 am
Like really who hits the SHANK button on this SMH.
T
Sep 26, 2016 at 2:28 am
No amount of words will suffice. The Greatest ever. Legend.
Tony Rich
Sep 26, 2016 at 12:20 am
The KING!
RIP Mr. Palmer, life well lived sir.
KAP
Sep 25, 2016 at 11:27 pm
King Arnold Palmer
hdcp0
Sep 25, 2016 at 11:01 pm
Prays to the Palmer family….RIP
KK
Sep 25, 2016 at 10:31 pm
Definition of class, tremendous loss for the game.
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.
farmer
Sep 25, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Sad day for the game. One of the legends who really was a legend.