South Africa's Simon Hobday, whose worldwide victories included a major title on the PGA Tour Champions, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 76.Hobday won 17 times during a professional career that began in 1969, including twice on the European Tour. He also won five times on the senior circuit, notably outlasting Graham Marsh to win the 1994 U.S. Senior Open at Pinehurst No. 2.Hobday was known for his easy nature and fun-loving spirit, and his passing prompted an outpouring on social media from several of his peers:
Simon Hobday, a true legend of the game, has left us. One of the greatest characters golf has known who gave us so many laughs. RIP Hobbers.— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) March 2, 2017
RIP Simon Hobday, a great character en legend of the game. Stories that will live forever.— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) March 2, 2017
Very sad news on the passing of Simon Hobday. One of the best ball strikers and funniest men I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.....— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) March 2, 2017
I was once told "Admire your heroes from afar" but it didn't apply to this great man.1 of the true characters in our sport. RIP Simon Hobday pic.twitter.com/UA4ALJIcGS— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) March 2, 2017
SA professional golfer and Ballito resident Simon Hobday lost his battle to cancer yesterday (Wednesday) at the age of 76. Sunshine Tour confirmed the news on their Twitter page this morning. Incredibly sad new to hear about passing of Simon Hobday. Condolences from the board, staff and members of the Sunshine Tour. #RIPSimon pic.twitter.com
Mar 06, 2017 · Hobday, who died on March 2 at 76 in the Durban area of his native South Africa, was a leading player on the African and European pro golf tours and the United States senior tour, the winner of
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Simon Hobday, one of the most charismatic golfers in South African history, has died at the age of 76. Hobday won 17 times on the professional circuit, and among his victories was the 1971 South African Open. He also played as a Senior on the US Senior's Tour where he won five times, including picking up the 1994 US Senior Open.
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Cape Town - South African golfer Simon Hobday passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. The Sunshine Tour confirmed the news via their official Twitter page on Thursday morning.
Simon Hobday, Offbeat U.S. Senior Open Champion, Dies at 76
Cape Town - South African golfer Simon Hobday passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. The Sunshine Tour confirmed the news via their official Twitter page on Thursday morning. The tweet read: Incredibly sad new to hear about passing of Simon Hobday. Condolences from the board, staff and members of the Sunshine Tour.
Fun-loving South African golfer Simon Hobday dies at 76
Simon Hobday, the fun-loving South African golfer who won the 1994 U.S. Senior Open at Pinehurst, died Thursday after a fight with cancer. He was 76.
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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Simon Hobday, the fun-loving South African golfer who won the 1994 U.S. Senior Open at Pinehurst, died Thursday after a fight with cancer. He was 76. The Sunshine
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Cape Town - South African golfer Simon Hobday passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. The Sunshine Tour confirmed the news via their official Twitter page on Thursday morning
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South African Hobday dies at age 76. South Africa's Simon Hobday, whose worldwide victories included a major title on the PGA Tour Champions, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 76.
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Simon Hobday, one the all-time greats of South African golf, one the all-time greats of South African golf, has passed away at the age of 76. Simon Hobday dies at age 76. March 02, 2017.
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