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Former PGA Tour Golfer Matt McQuillan Dies Aged 45

Matt McQuillan, a former PGA Tour player, has died suddenly at the age of 45. He passed away on 5 August, surrounded by his family.

  • Former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan died suddenly at 45 on 5 August.
  • McQuillan's career-best PGA Tour finish was tied for third at the 2011 John Deere Classic.
  • He had been working as a teaching professional in his hometown.

Former PGA Tour golfer Matt McQuillan has died suddenly at the age of 45. The Canadian passed away on 5 August, surrounded by his family, according to an obituary in the Kingston Whig-Standard newspaper.

McQuillan turned professional in 2003 after playing at collegiate level. He competed in 32 PGA Tour events, making the cut nine times. His best performance on the PGA Tour was a joint-third place finish at the John Deere Classic in 2011.

In recent years, McQuillan remained involved in golf as a teaching professional in his hometown, helping to develop new golfers. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be announced by his family.

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