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PGA Tour Pro Matt McQuillan Dies Suddenly at 45
10 Aug
Summary
- Former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan passed away this week.
- He was 45 years old and died in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
- McQuillan had a career-best tie for third at the 2011 John Deere Classic.
Matt McQuillan, a former PGA Tour professional, passed away unexpectedly this week at the age of 45. His death occurred on Wednesday, August 5, at Kingston General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, with his family present.
McQuillan, originally from Kingston, Ontario, turned professional in 2003 and secured his PGA Tour card in 2010. During the 2011 season, he made seven cuts in 21 events, notably achieving his career-best finish by tying for third at the John Deere Classic.
Following his PGA Tour career, McQuillan remained involved in golf by teaching the sport in his hometown. He focused on developing and introducing the next generation of Canadian golfers. Friends and family remembered his enthusiastic and positive attitude, as well as his encouragement of fellow golfers of all skill levels.
