They were golf’s band of brothers. “The Golden Bear,” “The King” and “The Black Knight” shared 34 major wins between them and irrevocably changed the sport they played.

Gary Player said Arnold Palmer was his friend for more than 60 years. ... Arnold Palmer simply transcended the game of golf. He was inspirational to so many and lived his life to the fullest.

Honorary starters Arnold Palmer, left, Jack Nicklaus, center, and Gary Player, right, posed for photographs after each hit drives from the first tee box to start the 2015 Masters Tournament on ...

Arnold Palmer simply transcended the game of golf. He was inspirational to so many and lived his life to the fullest. He had a slashing, dashing style accompanied with a knowing smile.

Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino pose for a photo with their trophies following The Insperity Championship Greats of Golf exhibition at The Woodlands Country Club on ...

Year after year, Arnold Palmer would make his way down Magnolia Lane, up to the first tee at Augusta National, grab his driver and let one rip. Being an honorary starter of the Masters was just ...