TRIBUTES have poured in for Peter McEvoy who has tragically passed away after a long battle with cancer, aged 71.
The golf legend was the first amateur Brit to make the cut at the Masters.
The Londoner previously made history in the non-paid ranks.
He later went on to be an inspirational captain in the Walker Cup.
Continuing his career in the non-paid game, he inspired members of the younger generation.
Mark Darbon, the R&A chief executive, paid tribute to McEvoy as one of amateur golf’s “most respected figures”.
“Peter was an outstanding amateur golfer and enjoyed an illustrious career, including his two victories in the Amateur Championship and success in the Walker Cup,” Darbon told The Telegraph.
“He also worked so hard to develop the game as an administrator and help provide opportunities for aspiring players. Peter was dedicated to the amateur game, choosing not to turn professional, and will be widely missed across the golf world.”
Peter McEvoy teed off at the 3rd during the Gulf Air International[/caption]
