FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away, Memphis and Sports Communities Mourn
TL;DR
Fred Smith, founder and chairman of FedEx, has passed away at age 80. He was a key figure in the growth of PGA TOUR golf through long-standing sponsorships, including the FedExCup, and his contributions have significantly influenced the sport's development. The PGA TOUR mourns his loss and recognizes his legacy in both business and golf.
- PGA TOUR mourns passing of Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx PGA Tour
- Ex-Washington NFL team part-owner Smith dies ESPN
- City leaders offer condolences following Fred Smith��s death WREG.com
- Fred Smith upped world’s expectations, all from Memphis Daily Memphian
- FedEx founder and executive chairman Frederick Smith has died, CEO tells staff Reuters
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on PGA Tour