Golf World Misses the Late Golfer Payne Stewart On His 65th Birthday
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On the 30th of January, the PGA Tour remembered late golfer Payne Stewart on his birthday. Notably, Payne would’ve been 65 today.
Forever a legend.
Payne Stewart would have been 65 today. pic.twitter.com/QuOuuuSMch
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 30, 2022
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Payne was 42 when he passed away in a tragic plane crash. Notably, he had just won the 1999 U.S. Open just a few months ago before the accident. The then 42-year-old had won 11 PGA Tour titles, including three majors. He had won the 1989 PGA championship and the U.S. Open in 1991 and 1999.
The American golfer was widely known for his playfulness and unique sense of fashion. Notably, he is survived by his wife Tracey and children Chelsea and Aaron.
The ‘Payne Stewart’ statue at the 18th green
Payne is known for his unique mannerism on the course. For the same, the U.S. Open paid tribute to the golfer by erecting a statue of his 1999 winning pose at the 18th green of No.2.
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Stewart won his last major against Phil Mickelson. Although he won the championship, Payne considered the then soon-to-be-father, Mickelson’s feelings, and shouted, “You’re going to be a father!” The compassion he had for the others was clear from his notable gestures. He wanted to make Phil happy and not be sad about losing.
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Since he was a great golfer and an incredible person, many fans reacted to the PGA Tour’s video on his 65th birthday.
Heartfelt reaction from fans
Since it cannot go unnoticed, many fans talked about his outfits on the course.
Would he still be wearing knickers today? My guess is yes!
— Al LaGrange III (@allag3rd) January 30, 2022
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I always admired Payne's style!
— Paul Sabourin (@sabbspa) January 30, 2022
Some took the opportunity to express how grateful they were to have lived in the time when Payne was still alive and playing some incredible golf.
I'm British and a 'Faldo' man.Always on the opposite side to this great man be it majors or ryder.But Payne was the player that I always feared.Heart of a lion and golf was never the same when he passed.When he won that US open I had a tear.
— markbradley (@back2theegg) January 30, 2022
never be another like him, I'm blessed to have been able to see him play many times
— J_Steele_1020 aka Dolphin Jim (@OldDolphinDad1) January 30, 2022
Many remembered how good a person he was, and how he has been missed all these years.
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Payne was a truly classic golfer.
He is missed.— Bob Smith (@Bfree33) January 30, 2022
His death was so tragic, unnecessary and memorable. His play contributed to my love of watching golf.
— Ellie Richard (@ellie_ellbell) January 30, 2022
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While Payne was an incredible golfer, he was also an inspirational player. A good human being who always showed empathy towards others, Payne might be long gone, but his legacy remains untouched and unmatched.
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