Sentosa, Singapore, August 1: Jarrod Lyle of Australia has stopped active cancer treatment and has gone into palliative care.

Lyle fought off leukaemia twice successfully; first when he was a teenager in 1990 and twelve years later in 2012. However, he was admitted into hospital after a relapse last year.  On July 31, Lyle’s wife Briony wrote a heart-breaking post on social media on his decision not to carry on with the treatment.

The 36-year-old has inspired many golf fans with his ability to compete at an elite level despite battling with a debilitating chronic condition.

Lyle, a two-time winner on the Web.Com Tour, honed his skills on the Asian Tour shortly after turning professional.

The Australian adapted to the rigours of competition very quickly, evident by his tied-second finish at the 2005 Macau Open, his third appearance on the Asian Tour. He posted second-place finish at the Brunei Open later in the season before ending the year in 40th position on the Order of Merit.

Things got even better for Lyle in his sophomore year on the Asian Tour, as he achieved good finishes at a couple of lucrative events. In particular, he was tied-fourth at the US$1.8 million Volvo China Open. He ended the year in 23rd place on the money list.

Our thoughts are with Jarrod Lyle and his family.

Absolutely gutted to hear this news. Tears are literally welling up in my eyes. @jarrodlylepga you’ve been an inspiration to me. Life is just not fair sometimes. https://t.co/3MNrHGWtz8

— Marcus Both (@MarcusBothPGA) July 31, 2018

Just heard the news about Jarrod Lyle. Life is very precious and you have been so strong. We are thinking and praying for you and your family now more than ever. – Ernie, Liezl, Samantha and Ben

— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 31, 2018

Thank you for being an inspiration @jarrodlylepga. Your bravery and strength has been so admirable and we all salute you. Please know that your journey hasn’t been alone, thinking of you and the family ❤️

— Tommy Fleetwood (@TommyFleetwood1) July 31, 2018

Privileged to have interacted with @jarrodlylepga during his early years @asiantourgolf Dug out some old quotes:
"I’m just loving every minute. It’s always my dream to become a golfer and to be out here doing it and playing well is incredible. You don’t take things for granted."

— Chuah Choo Chiang (@chuahcc) August 1, 2018