A predictable outpouring of sympathy and support for Billy Casper and his family has flowed in from golfers all over the world since it was announced on Saturday that Casper passed away at the age of 83.

Among those who remember Casper were Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

"Billy Casper was one of the greatest family men—be it inside the game of golf or out—I have had the fortunate blessing to meet," wrote Nicklaus on Facebook. "He had such a wonderful balance to his life. Golf was never the most important thing in Billy’s life—family was.

"It was not even a year ago, someone asked Billy how he wanted to remembered, and he said, 'I want to be remembered for how I loved my fellow man.'"

Palmer agreed with Nicklaus.

"Billy was one of the true gentlemen of the game and a great competitor," Palmer wrote on his website. "He was a better player than most people gave him credit for being and is going to be sorely missed in the golf world. My deepest sympathies go out to Shirley and the family."

Player offered his thoughts on Twitter.

Billy Casper, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus at the 1971 Masters. (Getty Images)
Billy Casper, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus at the 1971 Masters. (Getty Images)

It's been pretty cool to see such a great champion remembered so fondly. Here's a cool video the PGA Tour put together.

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