Maximilian Zechmann collapses on the fairway during the Dubai Ladies Masters which has now been halted
LET Caddie Dies During Dubai Ladies Masters
Maximilian Zechmann, Anne-Lise Caudual’s caddie, has died during the Dubai Ladies Masters.
The 56-year-old collapsed whilst in the fairway on the 13th hole and died in hospital after being treated by medics.
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He leaves behind a wife and three children.
The tournament, in which 54 players had not started, has been halted.
It will start again tomorrow, but had been reduced to 54-holes.
Scotland’s Carly Booth was playing in the same group as Anne-Lise.
Tough start today for our group to experience something so horrendous.Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Max
#sadday
— Carly Booth (@CarlyBooth92) December 7, 2016
Zechmann caddied on the men’s European Tour for a number of different players including Markus Brier and Marcel Siem
Ladies European Tour CEO Ivan Khodabakhsh commented: “Everyone at the Ladies European Tour is extremely shocked and saddened today by this sudden death and therefore we have taken the decision to suspend first round play as a mark of respect. On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family and loved ones.”
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Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi said: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
Tributes on social media have flooded in from around the golfing world.
Dreadful news out of dubai this morning.
Thoughts are with loved ones and everyone involved.@LETgolf
RIP— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) December 7, 2016
Very sad to see the passing of another caddie. Done many rounds with Big Max. #RIP thoughts go out to his family and friends. https://t.co/vUZpgWac5S
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 7, 2016
Praying for the family and friends of the caddie. It just shows you that there's so much more to life than a good or bad round https://t.co/Tizleg3nc0
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) December 7, 2016
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