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Jack Nicklaushailed Arnold Palmer asa sporting "icon" andexpre sedshock at the death of the man credited for a suring golf into the modern era.Palmer, who Stephen Vogt Jersey along with Nicklausand Gary Player were branded 'The Big Three' from the 1960s onwardas they dominated golf,won seven majors in total Nicklaus claimed 18 and Player collectednine. Palmer diedSunday night due to heart complications at the age of 87.In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Nicklaus responded with a statement on the pa Jhoulys Chacin Jersey sing of "one of my best friends, closest friends."I just got the news at about 8:45 that Arnold had pa sed Travis Shaw Jersey . I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friend (continued) Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) "I will mi s him greatly," he wrote, in part."Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even great golfer. He was an icon. He was a legend.Arnold was someone who was a pioneer in his sport. He took the game from one level to a higher level, virtually by himself. Along the way, he had millions of adoring fansBarbara and I among them.MORE: "We were great competitors, who loved competing Milwaukee Brewers Hoodie against each other, but we were always great friends along the way. Arnold always had my back, and I had his. We were always Glenn Robinson Jersey there for each other. That never changed.He was the king of our sport and always will be."I was shocked to hear that we lost a great friendand that golf lost a great friend."