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8~( .... Golfing great Arnold Palmer dead at 87
(CNN)Arnold Palmer, known as "the King" for his transformative legacy in golf, has died at the age of 87, according to the U.S. Golf Association.
He died Sunday at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospital, according to his management company.
With his dominance in golf and distinctive style, Palmer helped turn the sport from a country club pursuit to one that became accessible to the masses.
He won more than 90 golf tournaments, including the Masters four times, the U.S. Open in 1960, and the British Open in 1961 and 1962.
He died Sunday at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospital, according to his management company.
With his dominance in golf and distinctive style, Palmer helped turn the sport from a country club pursuit to one that became accessible to the masses.
He won more than 90 golf tournaments, including the Masters four times, the U.S. Open in 1960, and the British Open in 1961 and 1962.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/25/us/arnold-palmer-death/index.html
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