The Wanamaker Trophy was held by Hal Sutton as he emerged victorious in the 1983 PGA Championship.
Hal Sutton must have been shocked and disappointed when he came across an article in the PGA of America’s magazine declaring his death. However, on a recent X (previously known as Twitter) post, Sutton set the record straight by announcing that he is still alive and actively working.
“I need to make a correction. The PGA magazine mistakenly listed me in their obituary section as having passed away on January 19th,” stated Sutton, who is 65 years old. “However, I am still alive and healthy. Currently working hard to finalize Darmor Club before our opening on June 1st. Thank you everyone for your concern.”
After Jack Burke Jr.’s death at 100 on January 19, Sutton pointed out that the golf world lost an important figure in a post. This sparked extensive conversation and commentary about the error in its comments section.
I need to make a correction – the PGA magazine mistakenly included me in their obituaries, stating that I passed away on January 19th. This is not true; I am very much alive and currently busy putting final touches on Darmor Club before its grand opening on June 1st. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check up on me! 😊
It is particularly intriguing that Sutton made an error, considering his noteworthy role in the history of PGA of America. Despite capturing only one major – the 1983 PGA Championship at Riviera Country Club – as well as captaining the U.S Ryder Cup team during its defeat at Oakland Hills in 2004, he still remains a prominent figure within golfing circles.
John Maginnes, a former PGA Tour pro, commented on Sutton’s post saying that he was grateful for having missed the report and expressed his happiness in seeing Sutton doing well.