angryGreatness 96 Posted November 15, 2012 Golfer J.L Lewis, 51, has been diagnosed with "a serious form of bone marrow cancer". Lewis is reportedly seeing "very positive response" from treatment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 12, 2012 Top female golfer Colleenl Walker has died http://www.usatoday....winner/1762707/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,950 Posted May 17, 2013 Former US Open champion (1964) Ken Venturi has died aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 210 Posted June 12, 2013 Miller Barber at 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted June 21, 2013 Bernard Hunt The Ryder Cup player who was also twice non-playing captain (in the days when it was GB and Ireland rather than Europe against the US) has died aged 83. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,405 Posted June 21, 2013 Bernard Hunt The Ryder Cup player who was also twice non-playing captain (in the days when it was GB and Ireland rather than Europe against the US) has died aged 83. It says Bernard hunt 1930 -1913 . he was -17 when he died . I know old people regress into childhood when they get old but that is ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 21, 2013 Bernard Hunt The Ryder Cup player who was also twice non-playing captain (in the days when it was GB and Ireland rather than Europe against the US) has died aged 83. It says Bernard hunt 1930 -1913 . he was -17 when he died . I know old people regress into childhood when they get old but that is ridiculous. I would have thought -17 for a golfer would be brilliant. Well under par... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 96 Posted August 28, 2013 Welsh Ryder Cup golfer Dave Thomas http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/23873538 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted August 30, 2013 Bernard Gallagher "critical" in hospital according to 5live. No other details at the mo, though I am sure he has had health probs afore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lonnie Posted September 8, 2013 The lemonade guy Arnold Palmer turns 85 next year. High risk for death if you think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,650 Posted September 8, 2013 The lemonade guy Arnold Palmer turns 85 next year. High risk for death if you think about it. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lonnie Posted September 8, 2013 85 is really old. Most people don't even make it to 80 so he is beating the odds as all that lemonade had to have cut some years off as it's not the healthiest of drinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted January 31, 2014 Danielle Downey at 33, LPGA Tour player for a few years...........never won owt...........loser imo.. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1943403-auburn-golf-coach-danielle-downey-dies-in-car-crash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 21, 2014 1955 US Open winner Jack Fleck is dead at 94 http://www.golfchann...s-open-dies-94/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted March 21, 2014 1955 US Open winner Jack Fleck is dead at 94 http://www.golfchann...s-open-dies-94/ May I be first to say.... ''IN THE HOLE'''.. unless it is cremataion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 21, 2014 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! If he was still alive he'd be 101.Turns out he actually died in 1992 ! http://en.wikipedia....Flory_Van_Donck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted April 10, 2014 I'm watching some of the early, pre-event coverage of the Masters on Sky Sports (well, I'm watching as much as I can take before I start feeling unwell) and they showed a bit of footage of the retired "legends" twatting around in the traditional pre-tournament "Par 3 challenge", whatever that is. Arnold Palmer (b. 1929) is looking really doddery. A few minutes ago he only just managed get his ball over the water and onto the next part of the course. The deluded crowd gave him a huge cheer - despite the fact that it was about 15 yards from the green and it wasn't too far from the point where it would have rolled back down an incline and into the water, they reacted as though he had landed it two inches from the hole or something. And just as I'm typing this he hit one into the water, way short of land. If he shows up to this despite being clearly unable to play, I think there's a high chance he's the kind of person who will drop dead on a course sometime. Either way I think he should be on the 2015 DL. I can't see him lasting to see too many more of these old-timers showcases. Especially if Michael Douglas ever shows up on his home course while dressed in a combat outfit and carrying a shotgun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,652 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm watching some of the early, pre-event coverage of the Masters on Sky Sports (well, I'm watching as much as I can take before I start feeling unwell) and they showed a bit of footage of the retired "legends" twatting around in the traditional pre-tournament "Par 3 challenge", whatever that is. Arnold Palmer (b. 1929) is looking really doddery. A few minutes ago he only just managed get his ball over the water and onto the next part of the course. The deluded crowd gave him a huge cheer - despite the fact that it was about 15 yards from the green and it wasn't too far from the point where it would have rolled back down an incline and into the water, they reacted as though he had landed it two inches from the hole or something. And just as I'm typing this he hit one into the water, way short of land. If he shows up to this despite being clearly unable to play, I think there's a high chance he's the kind of person who will drop dead on a course sometime. Either way I think he should be on the 2015 DL. I can't see him lasting to see too many more of these old-timers showcases. Especially if Michael Douglas ever shows up on his home course while dressed in a combat outfit and carrying a shotgun. To be fair my Dad was born in 1929 and his eyesight is so bad I would not trust him with a golf club even if he had ever been able to play golf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,950 Posted July 2, 2014 Errie Ball, the last surviving player from the first Masters tournament has missed the cut at 103. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted July 19, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/18/bob-torrances-dies-coach Bob Torrance at 82, besides being Sam's dad, he was one of the best coaches around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted September 14, 2014 Greg Norman nearly loses hand in chainsaw accident Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted September 14, 2014 Greg Norman nearly loses hand in chainsaw accident The Great White Shark in a chainsaw mishap? I envisage.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 309 Posted September 14, 2014 Well, I've got both, Jack and Arnold n my list, hopefully one, or both cark it, this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 29, 2015 The upcoming Open Championship and the announcement of Seves long overdue retirement led me to wonder what old golfers are still out on the course but trudging towards the great clubhouse in the sky. The DL has a half decent record with golfers in past years (Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson) and while most of the games legends are either gone or not old enough (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player), there are currently, to the best of my knowledge, just 7 men who have won a Major still alive at 80+. No idea how their health is, but step forward: Tommy Bolt, 89 Kel Nagle, 86 Doug Ford, 85 Jack Fleck, 85 Jack Burke, 84 Roberto de Vicenzo, 84 Bob Rosberg, 80 None would be famous enough for the DL, but might be a consideration for other pools. Now now, don't all run at once to get involved in such a blockbuster of a thread... Kel Nagle finally in his own hole in the ground.. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jan/29/kel-nagle-australias-champion-golfer-dies-aged-94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Estuarian Float 91 Posted February 4, 2015 Golfer Charlie Sifford dead at 92. http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/12276698/charlie-sifford-golf-pioneer-dies-92 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
