A talented golfer has left us too soon.
Matt McQuillan, a Canadian professional player who debuted on the PGA Tour in 2011, passed away on Aug. 5 at Kingston General Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, as confirmed by his family. He was 45 years old.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Justin McQuillan (Matty to most),” his family stated in an obituary published on Aug. 8. “Matty was a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother, and friend. His father, Mark, began teaching him how to swing a golf club at the tender age of ten, and his passion and talent flourished immensely.”
Indeed, McQuillan—who turned professional in 2003—secured his PGA Tour card in 2010 through qualifying school. The following year marked his strongest performance as a player. He shot a final-round 64 to tie for third place in the John Deere Classic and earned nearly $600,000 during that season.
McQuillan participated in a total of 32 events on the PGA Tour, along with 23 events on the PGA Tour Canada and 11 events on the Korn Ferry Tour. He played his last year of professional golf in 2017, according to the PGA website.
