Golf took the back burner on Sunday afternoon when multiple news sources reported Kobe Bryant was among five killed in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles.
It only took moments for sports fans to take to social media to send well wishes to his family and share memories of Bryant’s career.
Mourning with the rest of the world the tragic loss of the legend Kobe,his daughter Gianna, and all of the other passengers. This is just devastating and there are no words to describe the sadness and loss we are all feeling. We are so so sorry.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) January 27, 2020
🙏🙏🙏 Shook right now. RIP KOBE ❤️❤️❤️
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) January 26, 2020
So shocked and heart broken. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant family. The world of sports lost a legend. Just speechless. #RIPKobe
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) January 27, 2020
Can’t get this video out of my head. Of all the things I loved Kobe for, this one is just so cool to me. I have no words other than RIP to somebody I loved and wanted to be like when it was game time. 💛💜 #24 #8 #MambaMentality https://t.co/6bs1Wq4Xro
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) January 26, 2020
Devastated by the news of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the others who perished in the crash. The outpouring of mourning in the wake of this tragedy shows just how big Kobe’s impact was on the world, not just the game of basketball. Mamba Forever. pic.twitter.com/RVe7Xeq5V2
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) January 27, 2020
Hard to believe. RIP #KobeBryant 🐍 #MambaMentality
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) January 26, 2020
One of the greatest sportsmen gone too soon - awful awful news - rip to all those involved #mamba
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) January 26, 2020
Heads down, people staring at their phones. Suddenly very quiet here at Torrey Pines. Everyone shaken at the breaking news about Kobe.
— Rich Lerner (@RichLernerGC) January 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant spoke multiple languages and none of them have the words to describe this tragedy. RIP Kobe and prayers for his family, friends and the basketball world.
— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) January 26, 2020
I am absolutely shocked and horrified by this tragic loss. I’m praying for Kobe’s wife and their children that have survived. My heart bleeds for them. Not fair. https://t.co/Irdvog3nH8
— Cristie Kerr (@CKGolferChic) January 26, 2020
Wow I am just at a loss for words... life is just way to short and everyday you need to count your blessings. Kobe and Gigi and the other passengers that were on the helicopter I am sending prayers and my deepest… https://t.co/qa0fNrhozj
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) January 26, 2020
It is hard to put into words losing an icon in our generation. Rest In Peace Kobe. You’ll be missed. Es difícil expresar lo que es perder un icono en nuestra generación. Que día tan triste. Descansa en Paz Kobe 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/WQ0Rw1LFpM
— Jhonattan Vegas (@JhonattanVegas) January 26, 2020
I heard the news on the 11th tee today. We’ve lost a great man, an incredible athlete, a legend. His daughter and the others that were lost... it’s unimaginable. My prayers go out to all their families. Thankful for all we have to remember you by... RIP Kobe
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) January 27, 2020
I loved basketball long before golf. My thoughts and prayers to the Bryant family. Kobe, you’ve touched so many lives, thank you for that. 🐍
— Cindy LaCrosse (@CindyLaCrosse) January 27, 2020
He didn’t know it but Kobe made me tougher. It’s always been “what would Kobe do?” when it came to golf. Put in the time and keep ur head down. Don’t let anyone outwork u. I’m forever grateful for him and I know I’m not alone. RIP #8 #24
— max homa (@maxhoma23) January 26, 2020
Tell your friends and loved ones how much you love them, RIP Kobe and prayers to all of the families involved #24
— Sam Burns (@Samburns66) January 27, 2020
