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Arnold Palmer memorial: Teary Ryder Cup stars Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson bring trophy as golf pays tribute to the King

ARNOLD PALMER’S emotional memorial service took place in his hometown of Pennsylvania today – and the Ryder Cup itself was brought along too.

Ryder Cup victors Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson brought along the Cup to the funeral, and were in tears as they took their special guest to the ceremony.

Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson arrive with the Ryder Cup
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Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson arrive with the Ryder Cup[/caption]

 

 

 

Arnold Palmer's bag was on show at the moving ceremony
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Arnold Palmer's bag was on show at the moving ceremony[/caption]

Fellow Ryder Cup ace Phil Mickelson was paid his respects
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Fellow Ryder Cup ace Phil Mickelson paid his respects[/caption]

Arnold Palmer's great pal and rival, Jack Nickalus, delivered his eulogy
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Arnold Palmer's great pal and rival, Jack Nicklaus, delivered his eulogy[/caption]

Arnold Palmer's life was celebrated in great fashion
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Arnold Palmer's life was celebrated in great fashion[/caption]

Ernie Els and Peter Jacobsen shake hands as they arrive for the service
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Ernie Els and Peter Jacobsen shake hands as they arrive for the service[/caption]

The church, in his hometown of Labrobe, Pennsylvania, was packed to capacity
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The church, in his hometown of Labrobe, Pennsylvania, was packed to capacity[/caption]

Six-time Major winner Lee Trevino was in attendance
Six-time Major winner Lee Trevino was in attendance
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Rickie Fowler brings the recently won Ryder Cup trophy
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Rickie Fowler brings the recently won Ryder Cup trophy[/caption]

'The King' golfing legend Arnold Palmer died last week
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'The King' golfing legend Arnold Palmer died last week[/caption]

Country artist Vince Gill performs at the ceremony
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Country artist Vince Gill performs at the ceremony[/caption]

Jack Nicklaus delivers his moving eulogy to his great friend Arnold Palmer
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Jack Nicklaus delivers his moving eulogy to his great friend Arnold Palmer[/caption]

Hall Of Famer Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, speaks at the ceremony
Hall Of Famer Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, speaks at the ceremony
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His private funeral for family members was last Thursday.

Palmer, the legendary golfer, businessman and entrepreneur, golf course designer, and philanthropist was remembered in a memorial service Tuesday morning at the Saint Vincent Basilica Parish at Saint Vincent College.

He died aged 87 last week.

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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.

A tearful Jack Nicklaus, his longtime friend and chief rival in the 1960s,  delivered Palmer's eulogy and said: "Remember how he touched your heart, and don’t forget why."

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