The golf world is mourning the loss of former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan.
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McQuillan died Aug. 5 at Kingston General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. He was just 45 years old.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
McQuillan's journey to golf's highest level was hardly an overnight success.
A native of Kingston, Ontario, he began learning the game from his father, Mark, at age 10. He eventually turned professional in 2003 and worked his way through the Canadian Tour and other developmental circuits before earning his PGA Tour card at Q-School in 2010.
His biggest moment came the following year.
McQuillan fired a bogey-free final-round 64 at the 2011 John Deere Classic, charging up the leaderboard to finish tied for third.
It would stand as the best finish of his PGA Tour career.
McQuillan made 32 starts on Tour and also represented Canada internationally during his amateur career. Before reaching the PGA Tour, he won the 2005 Telus Edmonton Open.
His connection to golf continued long after his playing days at the sport's highest level were over.
McQuillan returned to his hometown and worked as a teaching professional, helping younger golfers develop their games.
His obituary remembered him as a "respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother, and friend" who developed lifelong friendships throughout his career and mentored others who shared his love for golf.
A celebration of McQuillan's life will be held at a later date.
