Arnold Daniel Palmer passed away on September 25, 2016, at the age of 87, while awaiting heart surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Shadyside) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His death, 15 days after his 87th birthday, marked the end of an era for the golf world. His life was celebrated with numerous tributes, including at the Ryder Cup, where players wore special logos and his 1975 Ryder Cup bag was displayed. A memorial service was held at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, attended by the victorious American Ryder Cup team. A Golden Palm Star was dedicated to him on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2017, and the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp in his honor in 2020.