Golf legend Barry Lane passes away at 62, Twitter pays tribute to “an absolute gentleman”

Former Ryder Cup player and winner of the Scottish Open Barry Lane has demised at the age of 62. The golfing legend passed away following a short illness. The British golfer is a five-time European Tour champion and participated in the 1993 Ryder Cup at The Belfry.

The golfing legend was one of the most famous figures in the sport. He was known for making 693 starts on the European Tour. Lane was last seen in Mauritius in December 2022 at the Legends Tour’s MCB Tour’s MCB Tour Championship.

He presented the now-renamed Barry Lane Rookie of the Year award to the Brazilian golfer Adilson Da Silva. The golfing world is grief struck by his untimely demise and has started pouring in their love and condolences for the departed’s family. 

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Imminent golfing personalities pour their condolences for Barry Lane

Barry Lane’s untimely demise has struck the golfing community with immense grief. Lane was a part of Bernard Gallacher’s Ryder Cup team, which faced a narrow 15-13 defeat against the United States in 1993. Furthermore, Lane is also remembered for his run at the Scottish Open, where he beat a solid field, including Masters champion Sandy Lyle in 1988. 

Some of the imminent personalities of the sport have reacted to Lane’s demise. Keith Pelley, the group chief executive of the European Tour, says, “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Barry Lane”.” 

Had the pleasure to meet and speak with Barry at the Irish Open over a few years. A gentleman to his fingertips. RIP

— paul walsh (@pwliverpoolfan) January 1, 2023

Pelley recognizes the immense contributions made by Lane to the sport and noted, “To have seen such level of success across both the European Tour and now the Legends Tour shows his dedication to the game of golf and he was a much-loved figure on both tours.” 

Playing with Barry Lane on tour was like playing with your best friend except he’d beat you…. that didn’t seem to matter, you were pleased to see him do well.

Barry loved golf!

It’s sad ? to say goodbye.

PS Hope St Peter has a good supply of Titleist up there..RIP https://t.co/dGhmk7VDDT

— Ken Brown …⛳️ (@KenBrownGolf) January 2, 2023

Barry Lane was a Prince of a guy.He will be missed.R.I.P.

— Tony Jacklin CBE (@jacklin_tony) January 1, 2023

The Legend’s Tour Rookie of the Year trophy was recently renamed ‘The Barry Lane Rookie of the Year’ trophy in December 2022. Pelley acknowledged the same, commenting, “The renaming of the Legends Tour’s Rookie of the Year trophy in his honour is a fitting tribute, and I’m delighted he had the opportunity to present it.” 

So very sad to hear the awful news of the passing of the lovely Barry Lane – one of the nicest men in golf! And one of the great ball strikers I have seen. European golf will miss this man more than one can imagine. #RIPBarry pic.twitter.com/X1hCbQ7gYn

— David Cannon (@Cannonball63) January 1, 2023

As a kid growing up playing my golf @RoyalAscotGC I got the opportunity to play with Barry Lane in his pomp – just after he won the ‘Anderson Consulting Matchplay’. He was a true gentleman and an unbelievable ball striker.Taken way too early-my heart goes out to his family … pic.twitter.com/gHwhDnvpxu

— Guy Woodman (@gwoodman_golf) January 2, 2023

Barry Lane was one of the nicest men I’ve met in my entire career. Made me feel so welcome when I joined the @euLegendsTour. Absolutely gutted to hear he’s gone so soon. Huge love Camilla, RIP. https://t.co/fpNHs1y1xt

— Georgie Bingham (@georgiebingham) January 1, 2023

The saddest of days-Friend,Colleague and Godfather to my daughter Barry Lane passed today.
We played hard,enjoyed a glass or two and for 40 odd years remained best of buddies.
My sincere condolences to Camilla,and kids Ben,Emma and https://t.co/FJNDNIG48J in peace Baz pic.twitter.com/f1XSlg2ipB

— Ronan Rafferty (@RonanRafferty89) January 1, 2023

The golf community on Twitter is also deeply saddened by this undue loss of an imminent personality. Golf News Magazine writes, “R.I.P. Barry Lane, an absolute gentleman. You will be missed by all the golfing community.”  The sad demise of Barry Lane comes just a few days after soccer legend Pele’s passing. Here is how the fans are reacting to this news on Twitter. 

One of the old guard such good rhythm natural played with feel will be well missed

— Anthony (@Anthony71039203) January 1, 2023

'They did a photograph of us all and every single player gave him a hug and had a few words and that is something that I will never forget'

Massive thanks to Andrew Oldcorn and David Shacklady for their memories of Barry Lane who died on New Year's Dayhttps://t.co/JaW8wwh20h pic.twitter.com/iDoKxD7jJa

— Mark Townsend (@MTownsendGolf) January 2, 2023

Barry Lane will surely go down in history as one of the greatest of this sport. He will be remembered for all he has accomplished and for being an inspiration to several watching or playing this sport. 

Had the pleasure to meet and speak with Barry at the Irish Open over a few years. A gentleman to his fingertips. RIP

— paul walsh (@pwliverpoolfan) January 1, 2023

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