‘Funny and loved by all’: Family’s touching tribute following tragic end to golf trip

A Mount Gambier man who suddenly died on an interstate golf trip has been remembered by his loved ones in a touching tribute as they mourn the shock loss.

The family of a 45-year-old man who died in a spa while on a golfing holiday has paid a touching tribute to him.

Matt Foreman of Mount Gambier was with a group of friends enjoying a spa on Thursday when he was found unresponsive in the water.

Emergency services were called to Rich River Golf Club and Resort in Moama, in the NSW Riverland, at about 7pm but despite attempts by guests and paramedics, Mr Foreman could not be revived.

His family, friends and the golfing community have remembered Mr Foreman as someone who put everyone else first.

Speaking on behalf of his family, his younger sister Dani described her big brother as “funny and loved by all”.

Mr Foreman leaves behind his children Will, James, Ben and Kate. He was also father to a fifth child, Jack, who had passed away.

Matt Foreman has been remembered in a touching tribute by his friends and family following the tragic end to a golfing holiday. Picture: Supplied by family

Matt Foreman has been remembered in a touching tribute by his friends and family following the tragic end to a golfing holiday. Picture: Supplied by family

He leaves behind his parents Graham and Denise and sisters Kellie, Dani and Courtney. According to his good mate Trevor, Mr Foreman had been a keen golfer since he was young – landing a rare hole-in-one in his youth.

“He was a mate that always put everyone else first,” Trevor said.

Friends took to social media in a touching tribute.

“Rest In Peace mate. Such a tragic event to end such a great trip,” one of them said.

“My Thoughts go out to your family and friends and everyone who knew you.

“Such a loveable character who will be greatly missed.”

Rich River chief executive Shane Gloury said the “shocked and saddened” club was throwing its arms around staff who tried to save the man.

“We acknowledge the efforts of our staff, guests and paramedics that tried to revive the man and are providing ongoing counselling support to these individuals at this difficult time,” Mr Gloury said.

His death is not being treated as suspicious. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.