Golfing world in mourning after Jarrod Lyle loses battle with cancer
VICTORIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle has died after a long battle with cancer, his wife Briony confirming the news that the 36-year-old passed away peacefully at 8.20pm last night.
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GOLFING good guy Jarrod Lyle has passed away.
The 36 year old, who fought cancer three times, went in to a coma on Monday having stopped hospital treatment last month to spend his remaining days with his family.
At 8:20pm on last night (Wednesday), his fight ended peacefully.
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His wife Briony released the following statement through Golf Australia.
“It breaks my heart to tell everyone that Jarrod is no longer with us.
“He passed away peacefully at 8.20pm last night, having spent his final week in Torquay among his family and close friends.
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“Lusi, Jemma and I are filled with grief and now must confront our lives without the greatest husband and father we could ever have wished for.
“At the same time, we have been blessed and overwhelmed with the messages and actions of support from around the world and feel comforted that Jarrod was able to happily impact so many people throughout his life. Our humble thanks to you all.
“Jarrod was able to take in many of the unbelievably kind and generous acts and words in his final few days and was overwhelmed by the emotional outpouring.
“He asked that I provide a simple message: `Thanks for your support, it meant the world. My time was short, but if I’ve helped people think and act on behalf of those families who suffer through cancer, hopefully it wasn’t wasted.’
“We will hold an intimate and private family service in the coming days.
“There will be a public memorial service at The Sands in Torquay at a date to be announced later.
“As per Jarrod’s wish, please donate to Challenge in lieu of gifts or flowers.”
He is survived by Briony, and daughters Lusi, 6, and Jemma, 2.
Since it was revealed Lyle would stop hospital treatment more than $300,000 has been raised for his daughters including a $50,000 donation from Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama.
A GoFundMe page set up by America professional, and a close Lyle friend Tripp Isenhour attracted donations from leading players and the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Bryson DeChambeau also donated his entire $25,000 prize from a long drive competition at the US PGA Championship, which begins tonight where players are again expected to be wear yellow ribbons in honour of Lyle.
And radio station SEN raised more than $178,000 on Monday, which was labelled Jarrod Lyle day.
Tributes have flowed from the golfing community for Lyle and his family.
It is with a heavy heart and a mountain of tears that I say a final goodbye to my friend Jarrod Lyle. For 20 years he fought this disease like no one could. Thank you for touching us all in so many wonderful ways! RIP to a champion of a human.
— Tripp Isenhour (@TrippIsenhourGC) August 8, 2018
It is through a river of tears I say goodbye to my friend Jarrod Lyle. A wonderful father, friend and golfer. Quick with a joke, didn’t mind a beer, and just a pure joy to be around every day. Miss you mate. RIP
— Greg Chalmers (@GregChalmersPGA) August 8, 2018
R.I.P mate. @jarrodlylepga If we all had just a drop of your fight and courage.
— Marcus Fraser (@Marcusfraser) August 8, 2018
The most infectious smile and personality we have ever come across. @PGAofAustralia
the dollars raised for Jarrod Lyle and his girls the last two weeks, around the world, speaks volumes for how much he was loved and admired - Rest In Peace
— Russell Gould (@gouldyheraldsun) August 8, 2018
Originally published as Golfing world in mourning after Jarrod Lyle loses battle with cancer