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Lance Ten Broeck also known in the golf world by the name, Last Call Lance made 162 PGA TOUR cuts in his career while playing. In the second innings of his career, he made the perfect caddie for Jesper Parnevik and other golfers such as Ernie Els, Tim Herron, and Richard S. Johnson.
After living a full and colorful life, he died on April 30, 2023, at the age of 67. The news of his passing shook the golf world.
The golf world mourns the death of Lance Ten Broeck
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Ten Broeck was one of the most colorful personalities of golf. He made friends everywhere he went. He was always able to impress his bosses and other best golfers with his stunning skills. With this passing, the golf world is in mourning.
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Many renowned golfers such as Mike Waite and Mike McGee expressed their felt remorse upon hearing the news. Waite, in his tribute, said, “Last Call will have that bar upstairs rocking.” McGee was also one of the golfers who got to enjoy Broeck’s company after hours.“I was one of many to enjoy a beverage with him after hours. “
Ernie Els, for whom Ten Broeck caddied, also showed his sorrow about his passing. Hall of Famer Ernie Els called him a “great friend of the game of golf” and a “true legend.”
We lost a great friend of the game of golf yesterday, Lance Ten Broeck.
Lance spent his whole life around our great game as a player, a caddy, and a coach, for that matter.
A True legend and most of the stories are true!
Loved that man – RIP brother!
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) May 1, 2023
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Some glimpses of Lance Ten Broeck’s life
According to Golf Week, Ten Broeck was raised in Chicago, and his family had a passion for golf. During his college years, he played golf for Texas. Despite qualifying for the U.S. Open seven times and having a 36-hole lead in the 2012 U.S. Senior Open, he was known as a typical journeyman golfer. Throughout his 12 seasons, he participated in at least 14 tournaments and had a total of 355 career starts on the Tour. Although he achieved 11 top-10 finishes, he never won an official tournament.
He won the 1984 Magnolia Classic, which later became Sanderson Farms Championship. His 1984 Magnolia Classic victory wasn’t considered an official victory because it was played the same week as the Masters. Last Call Stance once played and caddied in the same PGA Tour event. A great day for Broeck consisted of three things; golf, gambling, and drinks.
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May the colorful soul rest in peace! We wish nothing but strength to his friends and family. What is your favorite moment of Broeck’s career? Do tell us in the comments below!
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