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Sept 26 (Reuters) - Following is reaction to the death of golfing great Arnold Palmer on Sunday:
JACK NICKLAUS, LONGTIME FRIEND AND RIVAL
"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."
BARACK OBAMA, U.S. PRESIDENT
"Here's to The King, who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others.