The memorial service for golf legend Arnold Palmer was held Tuesday in Latrobe, Pa., and it was attended by a number of golf’s biggest stars, including Tom Watson.
Palmer died on Sept. 25, at the age of 87. At Tuesday’s service, there were some heart-warming stories shared during the event, including ones from Palmer’s family, other golfers and others.
This was a funny story about how Palmer viewed going for the win:
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) October 4, 2016
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This is a wonderful tale that Palmer’s grandson shared:
Another great Arnold Palmer story from his grandson, Sam. pic.twitter.com/xZU6Xtlmz8
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) October 4, 2016
CBS announcer Jim Nantz asked the attendees to give Palmer one final standing ovation
Amazing tribute by Jim Nantz as he invites family/friends to give Arnold Palmer one last standing ovation...#TheKing pic.twitter.com/PVkP8T73oS
— Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) October 4, 2016
Jack Nicklaus teared up while the talked about Palmer. “You don’t lose a friend of almost 60 years and not feel an enormous loss,” Nicklaus said.
Nicklaus also shared a story about how Palmer was looking out for his best interest even when the two were about to start a playoff at the 1962 U.S. Open. Here is more of what Nicklaus said:
"Remember when Arnold Palmer touched your life and please don't forget why."
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 4, 2016
-Jack Nicklaus pic.twitter.com/fWxbihetM7
Great quote from Jack Nicklaus, "Arnold Palmer removed the i from icon and instead, let the world share his greatness"
— Andy Halliday (@andyhalliday3) October 4, 2016
Nicklaus "Arnold Palmer was the everyday man's hero. He embodied the hard working strength of America. I'm a proud soldier of Arnie's Army."
— Arnold Palmer Radio (@SiriusXMPGATOUR) October 4, 2016
Just days after the United States won the Ryder Cup, the trophy was delivered to the memorial service.
Rickie Fowler & Bubba Watson in tears as they deliver the Ryder Cup to Arnold Palmer's memorial pic.twitter.com/Ud6CZkXEkQ
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 4, 2016
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