The golf world reacts to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
This week, Wentworth is hosting the BMW PGA Championship in Surrey, England. When news broke, tournament play was suspended for the remainder of Thursday and Friday. There is no word whether or not the event will be played to conclusion.
Below are members of the world of golf paying their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The R&A
We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Read more: https://t.co/Hei5cZR6TU pic.twitter.com/taucay631P
— The R&A (@RandA) September 8, 2022
Royal Lytham Golf Club
The Members of Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club join the nation, the commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
We send our sincere condolences to the King and the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/JqkeiLgEax
— Royal Lytham Golf Club (@RoyalLythamGolf) September 8, 2022
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
We join the nation, the commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We send our condolences to the Royal Family pic.twitter.com/j9hFXvwOmM
— Royal Birkdale Golf Club (@royalbirkdale_) September 8, 2022
Gary Player
In 1947, I remember being at school when the Queen and her family drove past. I vividly remember seeing her wave at us – she had grace and valor as a young lady, and that remained throughout her tenure as Her Majesty. She was a fine leader and even finer woman. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/K0ebAkWm8x
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) September 8, 2022
Matt Fitzpatrick
RIP Her Majesty The Queen.
— Matt Fitzpatrick (@MattFitz94) September 8, 2022
Tommy Fleetwood
Rest in Peace Your Majesty, you will be forever in our hearts. God save The King 🇬🇧
— Tommy Fleetwood (@TommyFleetwood1) September 8, 2022
Laura Davies
Thank you your Majesty you truly were Elizabeth the Great RIP
— Laura Davies (@lauradaviesgolf) September 8, 2022
LPGA
We join the world in sending our condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II to The Royal Family and all those in the United Kingdom and around the globe who admired, respected and cherished her. https://t.co/2sWoVe1Xov
— LPGA (@LPGA) September 8, 2022