Sports World Reacts to Arnold Palmer's Death at the Age of 87

Golf legend Arnold Palmer died Sunday night at the age of 87.

The United States Golf Association provided a short statement announcing the death of one of the greatest ever to play the sport:

Beyond his success on the links, Palmer made a profound impact on the sports landscape from his rise into prominence in the 1960s through the present, causing a wide reaction from around the world.

A number of fellow golfers shared their thoughts:

Many writers who cover the sport also reacted to the news: 

Even those outside the golf world were affected by Palmer's passing:

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Only way I know how to pay homage to The King. Went to the store and bought every Arnold Palmer #RIPTheKing pic.twitter.com/84ZEjc2EEz

— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) September 26, 2016"

Palmer won seven major tournaments in his career, including the Masters four times, as part of his 62 PGA Tour victories. He also won five majors on the senior circuit, most recently in 1985.

He was inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.