The argument can be made that nobody meant more to the modern sport of golf than Arnold Palmer.
So it was no surprise to see an outpouring of affection and memories from PGA Tour professionals and others associated with the game when Palmer died on Sunday at the age of 87.
Palmer's was as full a life as one could possibly live, and it clearly affected so many who are trying to walk in footsteps much larger then their own.
Here are just a few of the pros who have offered up their own personal obituaries for one of the greatest to ever play the game.
It's an honor to be a lockermate with you at ANGC. You inspired millions, changed the game, and will forever be missed. #arnie
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) September 26, 2016
Don't know if any other athlete did more for their sport than Arnold Palmer did for golf. He made it cool because he was cool. RIP #legendpic.twitter.com/hyEgLD8DBK
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) September 26, 2016
.@McIlroyRory tells @ToddLewisGC: "A lot of us knew Arnie hadn't been doing well ... He put on a brave face for quite awhile." pic.twitter.com/aaVydt21tt
— Randall Mell (@RandallMellGC) September 26, 2016
Just off the phone w/Curtis Strange, an Arnold Palmer scholar at Wake. We cried, we laughed, & CS said this: "I didn't think he'd ever die."
— Adam Schupak (@GolfweekSchupak) September 26, 2016
I'm very thankful I was able to meet Mr. Palmer! It's very apparent what he has done for the game of golf. Very sad day for the game.
— Zac Blair (@z_blair) September 26, 2016
Mr. Palmer was truly one of golf's greatest icons. His legacy will live on. #RIPTheKing
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 26, 2016
Very sad news to hear of the passing of the great Arnold Palmer. We will miss you very much. The King and Legend. RIP
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 26, 2016
So sad to hear of Mr Palmer's passing. He paved the way for everything that we have in the game. Forever the King. May he rest in peace 🙏🏼
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 26, 2016
The Legends of all Legends in the game of golf! RIP my friend, always loved u and always will! God Bless my Friend! #APpic.twitter.com/HPZthEnDmo
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) September 26, 2016
I'll miss you friend #ripTheKINGpic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
Absolutely gutted to hear the news of Mr. Palmer.. He is, and always will be, known as The King. RIP to one of the greatest people to live!
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) September 26, 2016
Such a sad day. One of the highlights of my life was getting to know The King. He will be missed.. #AP#longlivetheking
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) September 26, 2016
We call him a legend, an icon and the king, but everyone who knew him called him a friend. One of the kindest men I've met. You'll be missed pic.twitter.com/hHGhuBGSHs
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) September 26, 2016
