The golf community woke Sunday to the sad news that Fred Smith, the visionary founder and longtime Executive Chairman of FedEx, passed away at age 80. Smith’s influence on the sport was profound.

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The golf world mourns the loss of Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx, who died at age 80. FedEx and the PGA TOUR have enjoyed a long as ...

It is not a small feat to say, we are at the level our tournament is at because of Fred Smith and the support of FedEx, and for that we will be eternally grateful,” Joe Tomek said.The executive ...

Fred Smith, a former minority owner of the Washington NFL franchise and the founder of FedEx Corp., a prominent sponsor ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith made his fortune and found his fame as a businessman. But, for all the renown he received by revolutionizing the global shipping industry, Smith’s impact on sports in ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.

T he golf community woke Sunday to the sad news that Fred Smith, the visionary founder and longtime Executive Chairman of FedEx, passed away at age 80. Smith’s influence on the sport was profound.

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith died on June 21.