EVERYBODY IS IN SHOCK, SAYS SCOT AFTER NINTH HOLE TRAGEDY

ALASTAIR FORSYTH'S CADDIE IAIN 

McGREGOR COLLAPSES AND DIES

Alastair Forsyth has paid tribute to his caddie Iain McGregor who collapsed and died on the ninth fairway on the final afternoon of the weather-hit Madeira Islands Open.
The Scot was playing the ninth hole when McGregor, affectionately known to friends as ‘Mac’, collapsed on the fairway and he was later pronounced dead.
Forsyth admitted it was one of the toughest things he has ever experienced and spoke in glowing terms of the Zimbabwean.
“Everybody is in shock," said Forsyth. “To see that happen to someone in front of your eyes - I don’t know how or when you get over that.
“Myself and playing partners Adam (Gee) and Tano (Goya) met tournament officials and spoke to George O’Grady on the phone before taking the
decision to play on, because we felt that was what Mac would have wanted.
“He was a guy I've known for 15 years and was very popular amongst the  caddies. Obviously my thoughts go out to his family at this time. For
something like this to happen so suddenly is so sad.
“He’s was far too young for this to happen. He was the life and soul of the caddies’ lounge and a nice guy who will be sorely missed. I'm  absolutely numb.”
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