Louise Suggs, a Hall of Famer and one of the founding members of the LPGA, died Friday at age 91. Players past and present shared their thoughts on the passing of one of the all-time greats of the game.
Sad to hear the passing of Louise Suggs. A trailblazer & always had a funny story to tell. Thanks for paving the way. #CelebratingLouise
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) August 7, 2015
So sad to hear the passing of Louise Suggs today. An unbelievable ambassador for the game of golf. #celebratinglouise
— Stacy Lewis (@Stacy_Lewis) August 7, 2015
Eternally grateful for Louise Suggs. Without her courageous efforts, I would not be able to follow my dreams of being a @LPGA player. RIP
— Michelle Wie (@MichelleWieWest) August 7, 2015
“Louise Suggs was one of my favorite people. She was a person that when you walked into a room you were so happy to see her in it! She always had a story to tell and I always appreciated her for all that she did to promote our great organization. I am happy to have gotten to know her. I will truly miss her!”
– Nancy Lopez
It started raining tears at my home around 4:00, the time my dear friend Louise Suggs passed. I will miss her so much.
— Beth Daniel (@bethdanielBMFD) August 7, 2015
I'm really going to miss my hand written letters and pictures from Louise #shewasamazing #CelebratingLouise
— Jessica Korda (@Thejessicakorda) August 7, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of Louise Suggs. An incredible woman and pioneer. Thx for paving the way for the @LPGA #CelebratingLouise
— Morgan Pressel (@mpressel) August 7, 2015
“Louise was one of the reasons why we are out here right now and why I’m allowed to live my dream. She was all business but loved life. Golf was her passion and the LPGA was her family. I was so lucky to know her and to share her stories with her is something I will never forget. Golf will miss her greatly but her spirit and her desire to grow the game will continue forever.”
– Paula Creamer
Such a sad day. Ms. Louise was such an incredible inspiration and a trail blazer for women, not just female golfers. https://t.co/gY5Xayu8Em
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) August 8, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of legend Louise Suggs! Amazing and inspiring pioneer of the game. Heart and sense of humor of a young kid
— Kristy McPherson (@KRISTY2208) August 7, 2015
Words can't express how much Louise Suggs meant to me. I felt privileged to call her my friend. RIP Weesy. #Founder pic.twitter.com/kVScSvq9R8
— Meg Mallon (@MegMallonUSA) August 7, 2015
“It’s with a sad heart to learn today of my good friend Louise Suggs’ passing. I feel so very grateful and honored to have gotten to know Louise throughout my career and to be able to call her my friend. Louise always joked with me that she taught me everything I knew ... she always said it a little tongue-in-cheek. Louise may not have taught me to play golf, but she really did teach me to love and appreciate all that is the LPGA as passionately as she did. Rest in peace, Louise. Miss you already.”
– Karrie Webb
So sad to hear about Louise Suggs I just feel lucky to have known and spent time with her.
— Laura Davies (@lauradaviesgolf) August 7, 2015
Heartbroken to hear that Louise Suggs passed away, She made it possible for all of us to chase our dream! #legend #actlikeaFounder @LPGA
— Beatriz Recari (@BeatrizRecari) August 7, 2015
RIP Louise Suggs #lpgafounder #celebratinglouise today we lost not only one of the greatest golfers in history butalso a lovely woman @LPGA
— Cristie Kerr (@CKGolferChic) August 7, 2015
“Louise was truly one of a kind. Blunt, tough, smart but with a heart of gold. She loved the LPGA and had an unmatched level of caring for, and commitment to, the Tour. We loved her!”
– Charlie Mechem, former LPGA commissioner
Louise, my life was definitely better for having known you. Thank you for paving the way for us to all chase our dreams! #CelebratingLouise
— Heather DalyDonofrio (@dalydonofrio) August 7, 2015
I am thankful everyday for the opportunity our @LPGA Founders gave us #CelebratingLouise
— kris tamulis (@kktamulis) August 7, 2015