Jarrod Lyle
Jarrod Lyle | ||
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Personal information | ||
Born | Shepparton, Victoria, Australia | 21 August 1981|
Died | 8 August 2018 Torquay, Victoria, Australia | (aged 36)|
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |
Weight | 235 lb (107 kg; 16.8 st) | |
Sporting nationality | Australia | |
Spouse |
Briony Harper (m. 2011) | |
Children | 2 | |
Career | ||
Turned professional | 2004 | |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Courage Award 2014–15 | |
Jarrod Lyle (21 August 1981 – 8 August 2018) was an Australian
Early life
Lyle was born in
At the age of 17, Lyle was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and was confined to his bed for nine months while undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the Royal Children's Hospital.[5] It took another 12 months before he had the energy to walk a golf course again. He began a friendship during that time with PGA Tour member and fellow Australian Robert Allenby.[5] He was diagnosed with a recurrence of the disease in March 2012.[6]
Professional career
Lyle turned professional in 2004.
2009 was another disappointing season on the PGA Tour, his only top-10 finish being in the
After his second remission, Lyle made his return to competition at the
Death
In July 2017, Lyle began treatment for another recurrence of the leukemia,[21] but a year later decided to end treatment and begin palliative care.[22] He died on 8 August 2018, at age 36.[23][24]
In 2021, the
Personal life
Lyle married his long-time partner Briony Harper in December 2011. They have two daughters.[4]
Amateur wins
Professional wins (2)
Nationwide Tour wins (2)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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1 | 3 Feb 2008 | Mexico Open
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−17 (68-69-67-63=267) | 4 strokes | Matt Every |
2 | 22 Jun 2008 | Knoxville Open | −19 (68-66-69-66=269) | Playoff | Chris Kirk |
Nationwide Tour playoff record (1–0)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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1 | 2008 | Knoxville Open | Chris Kirk | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
Tournament | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
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U.S. Open | T48 | ||
The Open Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Note: Lyle never played in the Masters Tournament or the PGA Championship.
Team appearances
Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Australia): 2004[26]
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Victoria): 2002, 2003 (winners), 2004
See also
- 2006 Nationwide Tour graduates
- 2008 Nationwide Tour graduates
- 2010 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 2011 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
References
- ^ "'My time was short': Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dies aged 36". ABC News. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dies of cancer aged 36". Evening Standard. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle dies aged 36". BBC News. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Jarrod Lyle timeline". Golf Channel. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Jarrod Lyle passes away at 36". Golf Channel. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Australian Lyle has recurrence of leukemia". PGA Tour. Associated Press. 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012.
- ^ a b c Livsey, Laury (8 August 2018). "Jarrod Lyle passes away at age 36". PGA Tour. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Jarrod Lyle: Putting up a good fight". Asian Tour. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Aussie pro Jarrod Lyle remembered for much more than golf". Newshub. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Lyle Prevails in Playoff at Knoxville Open". Golf Channel. Sports Network. 22 June 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Jarrod Lyle PGA Tour Profile". PGA Tour. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Mayakoba Golf Classic: Past Results". PGA Tour. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Auclair, T.J. (31 January 2018). "Holes in one on No. 16 at TPC Scottsdale in the Waste Management Phoenix Open". The PGA of America. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ O'Hare, Bryan (9 March 2012). "Jarrod Lyle faces new cancer battle". Australian Senior Golfer. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Talisker Masters: Lyle's mission accomplished". Golf Australia. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Sucher wins Midwest Classic; Lyle ties for 11th". The Sports Network. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Wacker, Brian (14 September 2016). "Leukemia survivor Jarrod Lyle, out of playing options, ponders life after golf". Golf Digest. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Jarrod Lyle Monday Qualifies for Frys.com Open After Two-Year Cancer Battle". Golf Magazine. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Frys.com Open 2014 Leaderboard". Golf Channel. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Lutton, Phil (26 July 2017). "Golf world rallies around Jarrod Lyle as he faces blood cancer for third time". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Priest, Evin (26 July 2017). "Aussie golfer Jarrod Lyle admitted to hospital, diagnosed with cancer". ESPN.
- ^ "Jarrod Lyle: Australian golfer ends cancer treatment to begin palliative care". BBC Sport. 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Jarrod Lyle dies after long battle with cancer". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Aussie golfer's final message". NewsComAu. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Emanuel, Jimmy (15 February 2022). "The preview: The Players Series – Murray River". Golf Australia. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Blake, Martin (27 January 2018). "I don't know how you're still going: Jarrod Lyle amazes doctors as cancer fight continues". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Jarrod Lyle at the PGA Tour official site
- Jarrod Lyle at the PGA Tour of Australasia official site
- Jarrod Lyle at the Official World Golf Ranking official site