With the passing of Ken Venturi, 82, the golf world lost an icon. Players and former colleagues alike took to Twitter Friday night to share their thoughts about the former major champion and recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame:
Sorry to see the passing of Ken Venturi. His '64 US Open triumph is still phenomenal to watch. RIP. #legend
— Steve Wheatcroft (@wheatiePGA) May 18, 2013
Ken Venturi's spirit is with all of us ...a true legend
— Erik Compton (@ErikCompton3) May 17, 2013
Rest in peace, Ken Venturi. You were a champion of champions.
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) May 18, 2013
RIP Ken Venturi......#usopenchamp#cbs#myfriend
— Steve Elkington (@elkpga) May 17, 2013
Sad to hear about Ken Venturi! #legend #RIP
— D.A. Points (@DAPoints) May 18, 2013
Just lost my old friend Kenny Venturi. He was funny, smart, stubborn and loyal. Rest in peace Dilligaf, I loved you dearly.
— David Feherty (@Fehertwit) May 17, 2013
RIP Ken Venturi he will be missed.
— Tommy Gainey (@TwoGlovesGolf) May 17, 2013
Sorry to hear the passing of Ken Venturi. Great Player, great golf analyst, and great man.
— Nathan Smith (@DStick23) May 18, 2013