Stuart Scott passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with cancer. He is remembered by all as a groundbreaking sports anchor and a man who changed how sports are covered on television. The sports world shared in the grief of losing a media icon. The world of golf also shared in the sadness with many of the game’s giants offering thoughts, memories and remembrances.
Scott credited his love of the game to Tiger Woods because of “his passion” and “the way that he plays,” he told Sports Illustrated in a 2014 interview.
“He’s unique and different, and he inspired a lot of my passion,” Scott said. “It’s a sport you can’t master. If you’re an athlete, you can do almost anything, but golf is not like that.”
Woods called him a hero, and was just one of many to remember Scott’s legacy and impact on the world around him.
Stuart wasn’t covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & his daughters.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 4, 2015
John Buccigross shared this photo of himself and Scott ‘Dufnering’ at the office, saying he “gave Stu 894 golf tips in 18 years working with him.”
Dufnering with Stu in summer of 2013, @TPD3 ready to pounce. I gave Stu 894 golf tips in 18 years working with him pic.twitter.com/fq1AhdUAam
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) January 5, 2015
Scott was well-remembered by all, including a long list of golfers.
My condolences on the passing of @StuartScott. He lived his life with panache, dignity & perseverance. Booyah to you friend. Respect. RIP
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) January 4, 2015
A sad day. RIP Stuart. #BooYah
— David Duval (@david59duval) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. You are the first memory I have of watching SportsCenter! Always have been a big fan of yours! You will be missed!
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) January 4, 2015
Sad to hear about Stuart Scott. Lucky enough to chat to him a few times. Classy man. RIP.
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) January 4, 2015
Found this in the vault earlier. #MondayAfterTheMasters ’03. Second year on the #PGATour & first hang w/@StuartScott. pic.twitter.com/Gdymd95OS9
— Pat Perez (@PatPerezGolf) January 5, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott your flair/persona will never be forgotten. You lit up the TV screen each and every day with your love for sports and life.
— JJ Henry (@jjhenrygolf) January 4, 2015
Huge out pouring for Stuart Scott, he obviously inspired so many around him his attitude towards cancer was courageous. #RIPStuartScott
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) January 4, 2015
Lost a great friend today, a great father & an unbelievable anchor! Ur work will last a lifetime! Irreplaceable! God Bless! #Booyah-Heaven
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) January 4, 2015
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