RIP Doug Brecht

'I talked to Doug's wife, Stephanie, and she told me that Doug passed very peacefully, and with his family close-by. I'm no expert on how to grieve, but this one has hit pretty hard. There are no words that can either ease the pain of losing a member of our family or help to fully explain or understand his passing.

'What I do know for certain is that Doug loved being a part of the LPGA family, and he told me ' on numerous occasions ' that he felt blessed to have a job that he loved so much.

'Personally, there was a distinctive peacefulness that always seemed to accompany Doug. No doubt, he is in a place of peace now and he will always be remembered for his kind heart and many gifts.'