Australian golfer Jack Newton has died on the age of 72, his household has introduced.
He had been battling Alzheimer’s illness for a lot of years, his son Clint Newton stated in an announcement early on Good Friday.
“On behalf of our household, it’s with nice disappointment I announce that our brave and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and mate, Jack Newton OAM has handed away in a single day because of well being issues,” the assertion stated.
Jack Newton along with his Jackie after ending runner-up to Tom Watson in 1975 (PA)
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“Dad was a fearless competitor and iconic Australian, blazing a formidable path throughout his skilled {golfing} profession between 1971 and 1983 earlier than his profession tragically ended following an accident involving an aeroplane propeller on the age of 33.”
“He fought again from great adversity as solely he may, and selected to selflessly make investments his time, vitality, and energy in direction of giving again to the neighborhood by way of his Jack Newton Junior Golf Basis, sports activities commentary, golf course design, and elevating important funds for a number of charities, most notably, diabetes.
“His ardour for sport and contributing to future generations of golfers and the Australian neighborhood demonstrates the character of our father, beloved husband, proud brother, adoring grandfather, and maverick mate”.
His son added: “In true Jack Newton type, we are going to have fun his unbelievable life; nonetheless, for now, our household asks for privateness and we respect everybody’s love, help, and friendship all through his life.”
Jack Newton in motion at Champions Problem on the 2003 Worldwide Open on the De Vere Belfry, in Sutton Coldfield, England (Rui Vieira/PA)
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Newton gained quite a few titles within the Seventies together with the British Matchplay in 1974, the Buick-Goodwrench Open in 1978 and the Australian Open Championship in 1979.
However he’s greatest recognized for his play-off defeat to Tom Watson at The Open at Carnoustie, Scotland, in 1975, in addition to ending runner-up to Seve Ballesteros on the 1980 Masters.
The Sport Australia Corridor of Fame on Good Friday tweeted it was mourning the passing of an “esteemed member”, whereas Golf Australia paid tribute to an “unbelievable character and golf legend”.
The PGA of Australia stated it was “deeply saddened” by Newton’s demise.
“His enjoying profession and promotion of junior golf by way of the Jack Newton Junior Golf Basis will guarantee his legacy endlessly stays embedded inside Australian golf,” the organisation added.
Newton is survived by his spouse Jackie, daughter Kristie and son Clint in addition to six grandchildren.
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