South African pro golfer Simon Hobday dies at 76
Sunshine Tour confirmed the news on their Twitter page this morning
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/JFVZgho5aY
— Sunshine Tour (@Sunshine_Tour) March 2, 2017
Hobday was born in Mafikeng and lived part of his life in Zambia, representing the country in the 1966 Eisenhower Trophy.
He also lived in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) before moving to South Africa and eventually settling in Ballito.
Hobday was an active member of the Umhlali Country Club and played as a celebrity in the Ilembe Chamber of Commerce golf day last year.
He won six times on the Sunshine Tour, including the 1971 SA Open, the 1976 German Open and the 1979 Madrid Open on the European Tour.
His finest moment arrived as a senior when he won the 1994 US Senior PGA Tour.
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