‘RIP Brother’: Fans Come Together to Mourn for the Tragic Loss of the Golf World

The golf world is deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Sam Workman after battling cancer. Last week, Steven Alker announced that the caddie was suffering from terminal cancer. Everyone who knew and loved Workman was deeply in shock. They were still processing the news, and his death came as a shock to his well-wishers. The golf community is indeed mourning this loss, and we send our condolences.

Steven Alker is a New Zealand golfer who had a successful 2022 season on the PGA Tour Champions with four wins and 18 top-10 finishes. The partnership earned him the Charles Schwab Cup. He worked with his caddie Workman throughout the season, and the two have grown close since starting their partnership in 2019. Therefore, the veteran golfer announced on Instagram and made everyone aware of the situation of the 55-year-old caddie Workman. He said, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.”

The golf world shared its pain with Steven Alker

The well-known partnership between the pro golfer and Workman started in 2019. An Australian caddie and mutual friend, Tony Lingard, introduced the duo. After their collaboration, Alker finished T4 in Exuma, his best finish at the Korn Ferry Tour since 2014. Alker shared their relationship and how deep it was. He said, “Sam Workman has been much more than just a professional golf caddie to me the last four years. He has been a friend, a motivator, a decision-maker, and a fighter. We’ve had some tough times and, as of late, some really good times. He’s been like an older brother to me since we first got connected in 2019.”

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The official Twitter handle of ‘PGA TOUR Champions’ shared a heartfelt message and revealed their losses. They said, “Remembering Sam Workman, The proud Texas native and career golf journeyman caddied Steven Alker to five victories, a Charles Schwab Cup title, and 2022 Player of the Year honors. Forever remembered for his kind spirit, loyalty, and positive mark on the Champions Tour.”

They filled the comment section with “rest in peace” messages. But some fans shared a video snippet of Workman reminding us of his fun attitude. And love life attitude. At the same time, many updated the news on their way. Here are a few of the reactions by the golf world after this enormous loss. 

This year has already made the golf world incur many losses. First, Kathy Whitworth, and now him. We pray that his soul finds peace in the eternal world. And we hope we don’t have to bear any more sad news this year.

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