Tributes pour in for golfing great Billy Casper, who died Saturday
Hall of Fame golfer Billy Casper died Saturday at the age of 83.
Casper won 51 events on the PGA Tour, including three majors. The news of his death led to an outpouring of remembrances on Twitter:
RIP Billy Casper. We could all learn a thing or two from you. From your life and passion/enjoyment of the game of golf. #RIP
— Cristie Kerr (@CKGolferChic) February 8, 2015Casper won 2 US Opens. 1 Masters, and 51 tour wins. But his #1 priority was being a father to 11, loving husband and his faith @billycasper
— Ron Mintz (@PGATOURNEWS) February 8, 2015Always a huge Billy Casper fan. So tough, cool, under appreciated for his talent. Hope people remember him when history comes up in convo
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) February 8, 2015Very sad to hear the news tonight about our friend, Billy Casper. He was a great champion & true gentleman RIP Billy pic.twitter.com/VdQhSazIAn
— Michael Benson (@EKUPrez) February 8, 2015Sad to hear Billy Casper has passed away at the age of 83. An incredible man and an underrated golfing champion. pic.twitter.com/4HsLnFCjw8
— Golf History Pics (@golfhistorypic) February 8, 2015PGA Tour wins 1 Sam Snead 82 2 Tiger Woods 79 3 Jack Nicklaus 73 4 Ben Hogan 64 5 Arnold Palmer 62 6 Byron Nelson 52 7 Billy Casper 51
— Scott Michaux (@ScottMichaux) February 8, 2015Sad week for golf... First Charlie Sifford and now Billy Casper. RIP #pioneers #legends
— Alex Marsh (@alimarsh123) February 8, 2015The golf world has lost a great. 51-time PGA Tour winner Billy Casper has passed away at the age of 83: pic.twitter.com/yZWFRs279J
— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) February 8, 2015Sad to hear the news of Billy Casper's passing. Probably the most underrated pro ever. 3 majors, 52 tour titles. Rest in peace sir.
— Akron Zips M Golf (@ZipsMGolf) February 8, 2015"Casper was the greatest putter I ever saw. When golf balls left the factory they prayed they would get to be putted by Billy." - Chi Chi
— Brent Kelley (@bkgolfguide) February 8, 2015Saddened to hear the news about Billy Casper's passing. Was one of the all time greats and a beacon for gentlemanly behaviour on the course
— Pacific Coast Am (@PacificCoastAm) February 8, 2015