Nancy McDaniel, a veteran women’s golf coach at Cal, passed away at the age of 57 after battling cancer. Her former player, Anne Walker, the current women’s golf coach at Stanford, confirmed her death. Originally from Portland, Oregon, McDaniel was a standout golfer at the University of Washington. She retired earlier this year after a…
Clive Smith, a qualified accountant who played a significant role in golf course development in the south east during the 1980s and 90s, has passed away at the age of 82 after a brief illness. A skilled golfer himself and a member at prestigious clubs such as Camberley Heath, Walton Heath, Royal Porthcawl, and Wentworth…
Golf Canada is deeply saddened by the loss of Past President (1997) and Honorary Life Governor Frederick Alvin (Al) Macatavish, who passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the Selkirk District Health Centre in Selkirk, Man., at the age of 84. Macatavish had a long history of dedicated service to golf, both in Manitoba…
8 Former Manchester United player Jeff Whitefoot has died after reaching 90 years of age. The club released a statement yesterday saying that they were “deeply saddened to learn that Jeff Whitefoot, a former Busby Babe, has passed away.” “May he rest in peace, with a special place in club folklore long since assured.” The…
Saturday morning brought the terrible news that Millwall goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, had passed away at just 26 years of age. Sarkic had been the Lions No.1 during the 2023/24 campaign after signing for the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Over the past few seasons he has had loan spells at Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City and Stoke…
Golf Canada joins the Golf Québec community in extending our deepest respect and condolences to the family and friends of former colleague Patrick Rhéaume of Québec City following the news of his recent passing. Patrick joined Golf Canada in 2019 as Membership Regional Director for Québec and worked with the organization until stepping down in 2023 following…
The Warriors are mourning the death of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic and their rookie Brandin Podziemski has payed his respects. The 46-year-old Serbian coach died in Salt Lake City on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack during a private team dinner the night before. The team were in Salt Lake City to play…
Tennis Canada was saddened to learn of the passing of Alain Faucher on December 31 following a battle with cancer. Over a span of nearly 30 years, Alain had a significant influence on the impressive growth of tennis in Granby, Quebec, most notably while serving as President and Director General of the Granby National Bank…
Golf Canada joins the Canadian golf community in extending our deepest respect and condolences to the family and friends of Canadian Golf Hall of Fame honoured member Bob Panasik of Windsor, Ont. on the news of his unexpected passing December 27 following complications from heart surgery in late November. Panasik was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2005 following an outstanding career…
