After the death of Colombian caddie Jose Edgar Preciado, PGA Tour Latinoamérica issued a statement saying the Holcim Colombia Classic will go on this weekend.
The statement reads: “This afternoon, following second-round play at the Holcim Colombia Classic presented by Volvo in Bucaramanga, Colombia, Jose Edgar Preciado, a Colombian caddie, suffered a fatal heart attack. Preciado was inside the onsite hotel at the Country Club of Bucaramanga when he collapsed. Paramedics responded and administered emergency treatment, but Preciado was pronounced dead at 4:58 p.m., local time. After consultation with all tournament stakeholders, PGA Tour Latinoamérica officials made the decision to continue the competition. PGA Tour Latinoamérica extends its sincere sympathy to Preciado’s family, and the Tour plans to honor Preciado on Saturday.”
Comunicado oficial de PGA TOUR Latinoamérica sobre el fallecimiento del caddie colombiano José Edgar Preciado.
— PGATOURLA (@PGATOURLA) June 19, 2021
PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Statement about the death of the Colombian caddie José Edgar Preciado. pic.twitter.com/sawmzI26Q5
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