Golf is mourning the loss of former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan following his shock death at the age of just 45.The Canadian, who was described as ‘a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother, and friend,’ turned professional in 2003 after playing college golf at Oklahoma State and Georgia.He later secured his place among golf’s elite and went on to compete in 32 PGA Tour events, securing three top-10 finishes as a rookie. But according to an obituary, he passed away on Wednesday surrounded by his family at a hospital in Ontario, Canada. No cause of death was listed. ‘Whether on the course or in everyday life, he had a remarkable ability to bring people together, offering encouragement, laughter, and genuine friendship to everyone he met,’ it read, per the Kingston Whig-Standard. ‘His welcoming personality and unwavering kindness made him a beloved figure within Kingston’s golfing community and beyond.’ Golf is mourning the loss of former PGA Tour player Matt McQuillan following his shock death He passed away on Wednesday surrounded by his family at a hospital in Ontario, CanadaMcQuillan’s father, Mark, began teaching him how to swing a club at the age of 10 before he went on to reach the Canadian Tour and then the PGA Tour.’Matt developed lifelong friendships while mentoring anyone who loved the game of golf,’ his obituary continued. ‘He will be deeply missed by many and his spirit, love and compassion will be remembered every day. Rest easy, Matty. We love you.’ Golf Canada added in a tribute that it ‘joins the Canadian golf community in mourning the passing of Matt McQuillan… one of Canada’s most promising young golfers in the late 1990s.’According to the PGA Tour, the 45-year-old returned to his hometown of Kingston, Ontario, to teach golf, ‘helping introduce and develop the next generation of Canadian golfers.’McQuillan’s best PGA Tour result came at the 2011 John Deere Classic when he shot a final-round 64 to finish in a tie for third behind winner Steve Stricker.