Golf stars mourn 'king' of the green Arnold Palmer

Golfing legend Arnold Palmer, who brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch, has died at 87.

Golf stars mourn 'king' of the green Arnold Palmer

Golfing legend Arnold Palmer, who brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch, has died at 87.

Alastair Johnson, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, said Palmer, known as "the King", died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of complications from heart problems.

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