Golfer Bart Bryant, who gained 3 times on the PGA Tour, together with by six strokes over Tiger Woods on the 2005 Tour Championship, died in a automotive accident in Florida on Tuesday. He was 59.
Per WFLA in Tampa, a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was driving roughly 60 mph and did not cease slammed into the again of Bryant’s Volkswagen SUV as site visitors was halted for a building crew on State Highway 33, in accordance with the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Bryant, who was unresponsive when first responders arrived, was given CPR and died on the hospital. His 49-year-old spouse, Donna, was handled for minor accidents, whereas the driving force of the pickup, 21-year-old Mark Farkas, was not injured.
“The PGA Tour is saddened by the tragic passing of Bart Bryant and our hearts exit to his household and pals throughout this troublesome time,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stated in an announcement. “The Bryants have been part of the PGA Tour household for over 4 a long time and we're grateful for the impression and legacy he made on our group and numerous communities. Bart shall be dearly missed.”
Bryant was one thing of a late bloomer on tour. His first victory didn’t come till his 187th profession begin, at age 41, when he captured the 2004 Texas Open. Then he gained twice extra the next yr, together with on the Memorial event, and completed the season ninth on the cash record with greater than $3.2 million in earnings.
In all, Bryant, who turned professional in 1986, performed in 317 tournaments on the PGA Tour. He additionally gained twice in 142 begins on PGA Tour Champions.
His brother, Brad, was a winner on the PGA Tour as nicely, on the 1995 Walt Disney World Traditional, to make them considered one of a dozen units of brothers to win on tour.
In accordance with WFLA, authorities don't but know why the driving force of the truck that struck Bryant’s did not cease. An investigation is ongoing.
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