There are names to be remembered beyond the fairways as well. The game at the Fortinet Australia PGA Championship has been raking the headlines because of the LIV Golf rivals and other pro golfers making a mark on the greens. Amid the play, days have been designated for celebration, and Yellow Day is the second-round highlight. 

The day is celebrated in the name of the late Jarrod Lyle, the 2008 Knoxville Open winner. Seeing the greens turn yellow, the golfing world is intrigued to know more about this beloved player and his legacy. Here’s a run-down of all you need to know about the golfer. 

Remembering the late Jarrod Lyle’s enduring legacy

In the heart of Australian golf, a touching legacy continues to bloom that moves beyond the bounds of fairways and scorecards. Jarrod Lyle, a loved professional golfer, has left a deep mark on the sport, but his story goes beyond the swing of a club. In 2018, at the age of 36, Lyle’s life journey was cut short by a fatal turn—cancer.

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Lyle was once among the rising PGA Tour stars, who faced both successes and setbacks throughout his career. After securing two wins on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2008, the golfer earned his PGA Tour card in 2009. The years coming were tough as he faced health challenges due to his recurring leukemia. However, later in 2011, he made headlines with a hole-in-one at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on the iconic 16th ‘Stadium Hole,’ contributing $25,000 to charity. This feat gave birth to his ever-lasting legacy.

Irrespective of the golfer’s departure, from the shadows of grief, the golfing world has found hope in the face of the annual Yellow Day at the Australian PGA. Each year, the event serves a purpose that has a dual thought behind it—honoring the memory of the golfer and contributing to a cause close to Lyle’s heart.

At the core of Yellow Day is Briony Lyle, Lyle’s wife, who has found solace in her husband’s legacy. The bright yellow merch stall in the Champions Village at Royal Queensland over the years has become a focal point. It offers not just merchandise but also a connection to a greater purpose. From yellow Titleist bucket hats to Leuk the Duck wood covers and plush dolls, each item tells a story and carries the collective hopes of a community rallying against cancer.

Who will you see adorning yellow on the greens at the 2023 games? 

This year a lot of Lyle’s friends from the pro golfing and touring realm—all wearing yellow caps or shirts. Leading the pack will be this year’s defending champion and LIV Golfer, Cameron Smith. Along with him, Min Woo Lee, who currently sits on the 45th spot in the OWGR, will also be seen wearing yellow. 

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Not just the two, many others—Adam Scott, Adrian Meronk, Marc Leishman, Joaquin Niemann, Mito Pereira, and Laurie Canter will also be seen in sunshine attires, shining bright under the unpredictable Australian sun. 

On-course volunteers will also be seen wearing yellow polos and caddie bibs. Amidst the putts and drives, the golf world will yet again stand together to remind the world about one of life’s greatest challenges while honoring Lyle’s legacy with each swing, each step, and each vibrant hue of yellow.

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