DeathByArsenic 46 Posted December 26, 2020 Could be the final big name name death in 2020 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted December 27, 2020 On 26/12/2020 at 09:32, DeathByArsenic said: Could be the final big name name death in 2020 No... Greg Norman discharged. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted December 28, 2020 The White Shark is back in hospital according to his Instagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Deathrace said: The White Shark is back in hospital according to his Instagram BBC confirming the above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 18, 2021 Meh - seems like it belongs here, but I'll crosspost. Journalist David Birtill, former Lancashire Telegraph reporter and sub-editor who became the best known golf correspondent in the North of England, has died in hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 79. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 481 Posted January 19, 2021 On 08/12/2020 at 11:57, Deathrace said: Gary Player is pretty remarkable for 85 https://mobile.twitter.com/garyplayer/status/1336396850987982861 He sure is. Forgive me if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but he shared on Twitter just now that not only is today his 64th wedding anniversary, but that his wife, Vivienne, has been fighting cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted January 22, 2021 https://www.pgatour.com/champions/news/2021/01/21/pga-tour-champions-winner-lonnie-nielsen-passes-away.html Professional American golfer Lonnie Nielsen has died aged 67. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 3, 2021 Greg Norman now claims to be back to 100% after his brush with Covid in January https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/03/greg-norman-i-dont-reflect-on-losing-the-96-masters-you-move-on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted April 8, 2021 Gary Player looking great for a man of 85 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Gary Player looking great for a man of 85 Also he's notably swinging a golf club a lot better than Jack Nicklaus who is 5 years younger than him. With a bit of luck, Player should make it to a ripe old age as he appears in incredible shape for a near 86 year old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted April 8, 2021 7 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Gary Player looking great for a man of 85 Lee Elder on the other hand.... unable to even swing the club in his first, and I fear last, year as an honorary starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,974 Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Salmon Mousse said: Lee Elder on the other hand.... unable to even swing the club in his first, and I fear last, year as an honorary starter Ah well, he's elderly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 481 Posted April 8, 2021 Yeah, Elder doesn't look like he has a lot of time left, unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted April 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Deathrace said: Also he's notably swinging a golf club a lot better than Jack Nicklaus who is 5 years younger than him. With a bit of luck, Player should make it to a ripe old age as he appears in incredible shape for a near 86 year old. Jack is starting to resemble me in swing, distance off the tee and waistline - I reckon I could take him over 18 holes of match play. He’s only about 25 years older too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted April 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Deathrace said: Also he's notably swinging a golf club a lot better than Jack Nicklaus who is 5 years younger than him. With a bit of luck, Player should make it to a ripe old age as he appears in incredible shape for a near 86 year old. I remember many years ago Player advocating a healthy diet and rigorous daily workout which he has maintained to this day. It has obviously paid off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 10, 2021 Talking of the Masters, there's some old former winners still going: 1956 winner Jack Burke (born 1923) 1961, 1974 & 1978 winner Gary Player (born 1935) 1968 winner Bob Goalby (born 1929) 1971 winner Charles Coody (born 1937) 1973 winner Tommy Aaron (born 1937) As we have said, Player looks in rude health but the others might be worth watching out for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted April 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Talking of the Masters, there's some old former winners still going: 1956 winner Jack Burke (born 1923) 1961, 1974 & 1978 winner Gary Player (born 1935) 1968 winner Bob Goalby (born 1929) 1971 winner Charles Coody (born 1937) 1973 winner Tommy Aaron (born 1937) As we have said, Player looks in rude health but the others might be worth watching out for. Burke is the only survivor from my thread-starting post 14 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Burke is the only survivor from my thread-starting post 14 years ago. Burke's wife is 40 years younger than him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted April 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Burke's wife is 40 years younger than him! Your mom is 40 years younger than you. Get rekt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted April 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Burke's wife is 40 years younger than him! I'm guessing he'd be the first Major winner to make it to 100 if he hangs on two years. Tom Watson probably holds the record total for shooting rounds under his age, at least from the pro ranks. Or maybe Player does now, though I think Watson will overtake him. Langer will be doing so soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: I'm guessing he'd be the first Major winner to make it to 100 if he hangs on two years. Tom Watson probably holds the record total for shooting rounds under his age, at least from the pro ranks. Or maybe Player does now, though I think Watson will overtake him. Langer will be doing so soon. Gene Sarazen probably shot below his age a few times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,642 Posted April 25, 2021 Tweet reporting the death of American golfer Bill Johnston (wiki), aged 96. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,642 Posted April 28, 2021 On 25/04/2021 at 18:50, Ulitzer95 said: Tweet reporting the death of American golfer Bill Johnston (wiki), aged 96. Legacy obit for Bill Johnston here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,974 Posted May 17, 2021 Tom Weiskopf will have surgery in June: https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/05/16/tpc-craig-ranch-developer-supporting-course-designer-battling-cancer/ Famous last words, but I kind of think now that he'll outlast the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, gcreptile said: Tom Weiskopf will have surgery in June: https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/05/16/tpc-craig-ranch-developer-supporting-course-designer-battling-cancer/ Famous last words, but I kind of think now that he'll outlast the year. Seems like his treatment has been going well, all considering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
