MINNEAPOLIS - Iconic US golfer Arnold Palmer was recalled Sunday by the legends he battled and players he inspired as a beloved figure who spawned the modern big-money era with his charm and skill. "Arnold wasn't the most successful player ever but he was the player that brought the game to the masses. "If it wasn't for Arnold Palmer, we wouldn't be playing for these obscene amounts of money we play for every week." "The inspiration we drew from Arnold Palmer, however, is what we celebrate now and forever. "It's not an exaggeration to say there would be no modern day PGA Tour without Arnold Palmer," US PGA commissioner Tim Finchem said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 26, 2016 04:41 UTC