Boxing legend and social icon Muhammad Ali died Friday at age 74. The golf world took to social media to pay respect to "The Greatest."

You'll always be The Greatest for more than just what you did in the ring. A champion to so many people in so many ways.

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) June 4, 2016

It is an understatement to say that today the hearts of the sports world are heavy with the loss of Muhammad Ali.… https://t.co/p3BdM1Pzf3

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) June 4, 2016

We first meet in 1977. A legend above all legends not just in all sports but in life itself. Ali touched billions b/c he cared. #RIPMuhammadAli

A photo posted by Greg Norman (@shark_gregnorman) on Jun 4, 2016 at 6:24am PDT

He was both brilliant & controversial. He inspired & empowered. We should celebrate his legacy. GOAT. RIP champ. GP pic.twitter.com/BZZNkAbwqb

— Gary Player (@garyplayer) June 4, 2016

We've lost an inspiration, a legend, the greatest ever. #RIP #ALI

A photo posted by Graeme McDowell (@graeme_mcdowell) on Jun 4, 2016 at 5:14am PDT

Billy Payne, who oversaw the 1996 Olympics and Muhammad Ali's iconic torch lighting, has released this statement: pic.twitter.com/qzVd1K31D4

— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) June 4, 2016

RIP #legend

A photo posted by Jessica Korda (@thejessicakorda) on Jun 4, 2016 at 6:49am PDT

RIP #muhammadali #legend GOAT

A photo posted by Paula Creamer Heath (@paulacreamer1) on Jun 4, 2016 at 7:25am PDT

#muhammadali thank you for inspiring us with your life and messages #rip

A photo posted by Natalie Gulbis (@nataliegulbis) on Jun 4, 2016 at 2:27am PDT

RIP to the G.O.A.T pic.twitter.com/PYvQqTHVeD

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) June 4, 2016

The greatest of them all!!!
Sad day.
RIP #FloatLikeAButterflyStingLikeABee pic.twitter.com/7vdMDCl7SG

— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) June 4, 2016

Had the pleasure of meeting the Greatest at the Ryder Cup. An amazing and inspirational gentleman. RIP Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/RtOellqPPb

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) June 4, 2016

We can't win every fight but we can try...thank you for the inspiration. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/hmzS4XCE58

— Mike McGee (@JMikeMcGee) June 4, 2016

An inspiration to all mankind! #thegreatest #champion RIP https://t.co/7dMwiucWXP

— Suzann Pettersen (@suzannpettersen) June 4, 2016

#MuhammadAli #rip pic.twitter.com/YpucVjLs89

— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) June 4, 2016

.He really was the Greatest ...RIP https://t.co/IsvZed4uqm

— chubby chandler (@chubby6665) June 4, 2016

R.I.P Mohammed Ali pic.twitter.com/PBGYHExftZ

— Carly Booth (@CarlyBooth92) June 4, 2016