R.I.P. Arnold Palmer

[Buckeyebowman]

I heard on the radio today that the public service for Arnie will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4. This is possibly in consideration of the Ryder Cup being played this weekend. For this reason alone, every single member of both teams, the captains, assistants, and anyone having anything to do with the Ryder Cup should be in attendance. And in Ryder Cup official function dress!

[nevets88]

More photos and video, photo of him in Coast Guard uniform and lying down to read a putt:

http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/09/25/arnold-palmer-photography.html?cid=TWPGATOUR

 

More photos and video, photo of him in Coast Guard uniform and lying down to read a putt:

http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/09/25/arnold-palmer-photography.html?cid=TWPGATOUR

 

[colin007]

man, watching old footage of him and seeing old photos...i dont think there was ever a more photogenic dude.  effortless cool.  exudes awesomesauce.

[Ron Swanswing]

RIP Arnold. Will be enjoying some lemonade and Ice tee at the range tonight in your honor. Legend. 

[nevets88]

PBS Newshour segment

[rfeight]

Thanks everyone for sharing these links and jokes. What a great community.

[Wally Fairway]

Okay as some on this site are very data-centric, and I like what Nate Silver and crew do on FiveThirtyEight.

They have an article up that presents the support for the case that only Jack and Tiger were better than Arnie

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/only-jack-and-tiger-were-better-than-arnold-palmer-at-his-best/

[StefanUrkel]

I loved Arnold Palmer. I told my dad that it is rare for a person to die and be thought of positively by everyone.  He said he had issue with womanizing(no biggie) and some early anti-Semitic thoughts. 

[Phil McGleno]

4 hours ago, StefanUrkel said:

I loved Arnold Palmer. I told my dad that it is rare for a person to die and be thought of positively by everyone. He said he had issue with womanizing(no biggie) and some early anti-Semitic thoughts. 

Wow, that's really big of you and your father.-You're swell chaps.

[natureboy]

On 9/28/2016 at 3:07 PM, Wally Fairway said:

Okay as some on this site are very data-centric, and I like what Nate Silver and crew do on FiveThirtyEight.

They have an article up that presents the support for the case that only Jack and Tiger were better than Arnie

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/only-jack-and-tiger-were-better-than-arnold-palmer-at-his-best/

Good article. Caveat that the analysis applies to the modern era (1968 forward) only.

Also, the Major shares stat is cumulative based on past performance not on recent season form like strokes gained. Based on his demonstrated talent level during the season and Jack's likely decline (relative to his peak years), I expect Watson's upset wasn't as great as this other article of theirs argues: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/jordan-spieths-collapse-also-required-a-great-comeback/

Edited September 30, 2016 by natureboy

[natureboy]

On 9/27/2016 at 9:36 AM, colin007 said:

exudeds awesomesauce.

That would make for a nice epitaph.

[phillyk]

Powerful opening to his funeral on golf channel.

[nevets88]

PGA Tour Logo in Arnold Palmer's image

Expressing condolences via billboards

Timetable of major life events

[iacas]

My sister was married in the church in today's ceremonies.

[boogielicious]

15 hours ago, iacas said:

My sister was married in the church in today's ceremonies.

My room mate when I lived in Cincinnati got married in that church. His wife was from Latrobe. We stayed at her parents house which was across the street from the golf course.

[kpaulhus]

I watched the whole funeral on golf channel last night. Twice. I thought Jim Nantz speech was pretty good, though nothing could top Sam Saunders'. 

[StefanUrkel]

I apologize.  I would make my mount rushmore: Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer, Hogan