In Pics: Remembering Golf Legend Arnold ‘The King’ Palmer

One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87 passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

The King, Arnold Palmer (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer, one of golf’s greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as ‘Arnie’s Army’, passed away on Sunday aged 87 in Pittsburgh, near his hometown Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His hard-charging style, incomparable charisma and a personal touch that made him known as ‘The King’ in the golfing world.

The first golfer to reach $1 million in career earnings, Palmer won seven major championships, including four Master.

Here are photos remembering the legend.

Arnold Palmer watching a drive in his final practice round for the Master Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer at the Glenn Cambell Los Angeles Open. (Photo: AP)

Golfing great Arnold Palmer with his rival Jack Nicklaus on the course of Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer holding the trophy cup after he defeated Johnny Pott, 69-73, in an 180-hole play-off match at the Colonial National Invitation golf tournament at Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer accepting a victory cup for the 42nd PGA Seniors Championship in north Miami. (Photo: AP)

President Dwight Eisenhower (right) enjoying a laugh with Arnold Palmer, just before they played a round of golf together in a foursome at the Gettysburg Country Club.(Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer swings his putter after he rolled in a long birdie putt on 18 to win his fourth Masters golf tournament in Augusta. (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer (right) slips into his green jacket with help from Jack Nicklaus after winning the Masters golf championship, in Augusta. (Photo: AP)

Tiger Woods being helped into his jacket for winning the Bay Hill Invitational by tournament host Arnold Palmer. (Photo: AP)

Former Masters champion Arnold Palmer. (Photo: AP)

Arnold Palmer walking across the Hogan Bridge on the 12th fairway for the final time in Masters competition. (Photo: AP)

(With inputs from AP.)