Former Ryder Cup Player Barry Lane Passes Away Age 62

Former Ryder Cup player and multiple Tour winner Barry Lane has sadly passed away at the age of 62.

Lane, from west London, took up golf aged 14 and became an assistant pro at Downshire Golf Club in Berkshire. He finally joined the European Tour in 1982, at the age of 22, and went on to have a hugely successful playing career.

The Englishman, one of the country’s most renowned and respected professionals in recent decades, made Bernard Gallacher’s 1993 Ryder Cup side at the Belfry one of four signings for the European side. He is fourth on the European Tour’s all-time starting list with 693, winning five times on the Tour, including the Scottish Open, European Masters and British Masters.

Lane continued to compete in his senior years, winning the Legends Tour, formerly known as the European Senior Tour, eight times, including two Scottish Senior Open titles and two MCB Tour championships.

Barry Lane after winning the Scottish Senior Open 2011

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He was in Mauritius earlier this month for the season-ending MCB Tour Championship, where he presented the new Barry Lane Rookie of the Year trophy to Brazil’s Adilson Da Silva.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Barry Lane,” said European Tour CEO Keith Pelley. he was a much-loved figure in both Towers.

“The renaming of the Legends Tour Rookie of the Year trophy in his honor is a fitting tribute, and I’m delighted he had the opportunity to present it in December. The thoughts of everyone within the European Tour group are with his wife Camilla, the Lane family and his many friends across the world of golf.

Lane (fifth from left) pictured with the 1993 European Ryder Cup team

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A number of tributes were paid on social media including Tony Johnstone who wrote: “What a sad way to usher in the new year. A fine golfer and a true friend. All who knew him will miss this smile and that humor. RIP Baz and my condolences to Camilla, Ben, Emma and the rest of the family.”

Tony Jacklin wrote: “Barry Lane was a prince of a guy. He will be missed. RIP”

James Kingston posted: What sad news! The @euLegendsTour lost one of its true Legends today with the passing of Barry Lane! Brave till the very end….came to Mauritius to say goodbye to his golfing friends……Something I will never forget. Great player, great man… RIP Barry Lane.”

What a sad way to approach the new year. A good golfer and a true friend. Everyone who knew him will miss that smile and humor. RIP Baz and condolences to Camilla, Ben, Emma and the rest of the family. 💔January 1, 2023

Very sad news😢A great player and an even better person🙏🏻Condolences to Camilla and the rest of the family. RIP Barry🙏🏻 We will miss you very much💔😢January 1, 2023

Barry Lane was a prince of a guy. He will be missed.RIPJanuary 1, 2023

So sad. It was nice to see him with Camilla in Mauritius. What a player and an even better guy. RIP Baz xJanuary 1, 2023

What a desperately sad way to start 2023. Barry was a great friend and colleague, a gentleman and a brilliant champion and player. It was a privilege to have shared the fairways with you. Love to Camilla and her family. RIP Barry 💔January 1, 2023

What sad news! The @euLegendsTour lost one of its true Legends today with the passing of Barry Lane! Brave till the very end….came to Mauritius to say goodbye to his golfing friends……Something I will never forget. Great player, great man ….RIP Barry LaneJanuary 1, 2023

So sorry to hear the sad news that Barry Lane has passed away a fantastic golfer but an even better person RIP 🙏🏻January 1, 2023

Barry Lane was one of the nicest men I’ve met in my entire career. I felt so welcomed when I joined the @euLegendsTour. Absolutely disgusted to hear he left so soon. Huge love Camilla, RIP. https://t.co/fpNHs1y1xtJanuary 1, 2023

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