Jarrod Lyle receives messages of love from around the world after devastating cancer decision
MESSAGES of love and support have poured in for Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle after his wife confirmed they had made the heartbreaking decision to go into palliative care.
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MESSAGES of love and support have poured in for Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle after his wife confirmed they had made the heartbreaking decision to go into palliative care.
The 36-year-old has been fighting a third battle with cancer since a recurrence of acute myeloid leukaemia last year.
He will spend his final days surrounded by loved ones.
There has been an outpouring of sadness from golf fans around the world after Lyle’s wife Briony posted on social media about her husband’s deteriorating health.
Confirming the worst, she wrote: “Earlier today Jarrod made the decision to stop active treatment and begin palliative care.”
“He has given everything that he’s got to give, and his poor body cannot take anymore.
“We’ll be taking him closer to home in the next couple of days so he can finally leave the hospital.”
Friend and fellow golfer Lucas Herbert, who is about to play in the Fiji International said Lyle was an inspiration for him as he came through the ranks.
“Jarrod was someone I looked up to growing up, for sure. Country kid, he actually moved to Commonwealth (golf club) where I play as well so (there’s a) pretty strong connection there,” Herbert said.
“My first sort of tier one event I played in Australia, the Australian Masters, I played with him the first two rounds and he’s been really friendly with me sort of the whole time I’ve been coming through.
“(At the) end of last year, the Aussie Open, he was (doing) some chipping and he would come over and just hit some chip shots with me and we just chatted and talked about everything. And he was about to go in the hospital then and it seemed like he was going to go in for two weeks and he was back out again. It’s sort sad to think that was kind of the start of all this.”
Herbert said the golfing community had a “massive respect” for him and that “everyone out here is pretty upset by the news this morning” and that Lyle now needed privacy during the final stages to spend with his girls and family.
Former golfer Mark Allen told Macquarie Sports Radio that Jarrod Lyle had fans across the globe and he would be in everyone’s thoughts.
“He was always a loud character on the tour over there, and he was a very proud Australian and I think people loved him being Australian over there in America – he’s got lots of fans over there,” said Allen.
“This will resonate right around the world.”
Life is precious and we all take it for granted too often - seeing the picture of @jarrodlylepga hugging his family with not long to live brought tears to my eyes. Peace be with you, you will be missed Jarrod x
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 31, 2018
Just heard the news about Jarrod Lyle. Life is very precious and you have been so strong. We are thinking and praying for you and your family now more than ever. - Ernie, Liezl, Samantha and Ben
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 31, 2018
Simply heartbreaking. Love and strength to Jarrod and his family. xx https://t.co/nAz7I4XYJa
— Sharelle McMahon (@SharelleMcMahon) July 31, 2018
Thoughts with Jarrod, his family and friends â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/vsRzVd0ju3
— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) July 31, 2018
Just reading the bad news on Jarrod Lyle... I was afraid this day was coming. Jarrod is a fighter both on and off the course and was always great to play with. Prayers to him his and his beautiful family! ðŸ™ðŸ™
— Kyle Thompson (@KyleThompsonPGA) July 31, 2018
Life is precious and we all take it for granted too often - seeing the picture of @jarrodlylepga hugging his family with not long to live brought tears to my eyes. Peace be with you, you will be missed Jarrod x
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 31, 2018
Arguably the toughest tweet we've ever had to post. Puts golf into full perspective. Please rally around Jarrod Lyle and his brave family in your own way -- possibly sharing a few coins for Challenge Cancer. https://t.co/3wlhBDjzTn
— Golf Australia (@GolfAust) July 31, 2018
Jarrod Lyle update. We need a miracle for this great man pleaseðŸ™ðŸ™ https://t.co/ET18qD1TF2
— Greg Chalmers (@GregChalmersPGA) July 31, 2018
Gut-wrenching news to wake up to. Sadly, the end is nigh. Send all your love to Jarrod, Briony & their sweet, sweet girls. #JarrodLyle to me is simply the face of courage. pic.twitter.com/cB32dP9B1h
— Luke Elvy (@Luke_Elvy) July 31, 2018
Thinking of Jarrod Lyle and his fam today. Sad news from down under. The man always made ppl laugh and wore a smile 24-7. Prayin for miracle
— Willy Wilcox (@willwilcoxgolf) July 31, 2018
I can't understand a world where someone as beloved as Jarrod Lyle has to say goodbye to his wife and children at 36. Heartbreaking. The older I get, the more uncertain I am of anything.
— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) July 31, 2018
Jarrod Lyle is being placed in palliative care after third bout with cancer. Sad turn for one of the toughest men I’ve ever met. https://t.co/wX6Nwi8pRT
— Rex Hoggard (@RexHoggardGC) July 31, 2018
Struggling with @jarrodlylepga update. Jarrod - every single time I have been in your presence I’ve walked away a better man.
— Ben Everill (@BEverillPGATOUR) July 31, 2018
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