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Ex-PGA Tour golf star, 45, suddenly dies as heartbroken family issue statement

A former PGA Tour golfer has tragically died aged 45 as tributes have poured in after his heartbroken family confirmed the devastating news

[Matt McQuillan]

Matt McQuillan has tragically died

A former PGA Tour golfer has tragically died aged 45 - with his heartbroken family confirming the devastating news in a statement.

Matt McQuillan played in 32 PGA Tour events, making the cut in nine, with his best finish coming at the John Deere Classic in 2011 when he tied for third alongside two-time major champion Zach Johnson.

However, his family has confirmed his tragic death, with his obituary in the Kingston Whig Standard reading: It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Matthew Justin McQuillan (Matty to most).

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He passed away at KGH Wednesday August 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Matty was a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother, and friend.

"His father, Mark, started teaching him how to swing the club at the young age of ten and his passion and talent grew immensely.

Starting as a junior on the Canadian Tour and making it to the PGA in 2011, Matt developed lifelong friendships while mentoring anyone who loved the game of golf.

There will be a celebration of life held at the ANAF at a later date to be determined and announced by family.

He passed away at KGH Wednesday August 5, 2026, surrounded by family.

Matty was a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother, and friend. His father, Mark, started teaching him how to swing the club at the young age of ten and his passion and talent grew immensely.

Starting as a junior on the Canadian Tour and making it to the PGA in 2011, Matt developed lifelong friendships while mentoring anyone who loved the game of golf.

There will be a celebration of life held at the ANAF at a later date to be determined and announced by family."

Tributes have poured in on social media: "Very sad to hear that Matt McQuillan has passed away. He was a very, very good amateur, underrated pro who had his moments but never caught a lot of breaks."

"Gone too young. Kingston, Ont.s Matt McQuillan, whose golf career took him to the PGA Tour, has passed away," a second said.

And another added: "Ah - sad news indeed. Former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan of Kingston has passed away."

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