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Jarrod Lyle - Since he was a kid he was passionate about golf, playing in the amateur league while completing his VCE in high school.
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So young - In 1999, at age 17 he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia putting his budding golf career on hold to be treated.
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Battle - His battle with cancer began, and for nine months he fought the disease in Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital.
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Strength - A year after he had regained his strength. By age 19 he was back playing competitive golf.
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Scholarship - As Lyle was a promising golfer, he won a scholarship with Victorian Institute of Sport. He also loved his Leuk the Duck club cover representing Challenge who support kids with cancer.
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Professional - He excelled and by 2004 became a professional golfer. Within the next year, he qualified for the Asian Tour. He became an ambassador for Challenge and always had the duckie with him.
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Tour - He even made it to the second-tier of the U.S. Web.com Tour in the following year, always playing with a smile on his face.
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On the money list - By 2007, he had earned his place on the lucrative and highly prestigious U.S. PGA tour. He continued to play international tours, falling and climbing in the ranks throughout.
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Return - In 2011, he married wife Briony, and in 2012 they welcomed their first child into the world.
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Lusi - Daughter Lusi brought many smiles into his world, however, around this time Lyle was informed his cancer had relapsed.
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Master - He fought strong and hard, again. And by 2013 he was back on the course for the Australian Masters.
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High standards - Within a couple of years, he had built his game back up to U.S. PGA Tour standards.
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What a joy - The Australian golfer had become one of the most beloved competitors for his big smile and gentle and fun demeanour.
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A good bloke - Punters and competitors alike enjoyed his company, his presentation and his talent.
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Big things - After staring death in the face twice, you could say his time was precious and didn't sweat the small stuff.
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Family - By 2016, Briony and Jarrod welcomed their second daughter into the world.
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Bundle of joy - Lyle returned home to live in Australia for the birth of precious little Jemma.
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Cough - Unfortunately while being treated for a cough the next year, it was discovered that the cancer had returned again.
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The fight - For the third time, Lyle began his battle, now surrounded by three beautiful girls by his side - Briony, Lusi and Jemma.
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On hold - Time to focus on his health, he put his professional golf career on hold.
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The Open - He began a golf apparel line with his wife, and after some progression, with his treatment, he commentated for the Australian Open.
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Serious - By this time, his cancer journey was becoming more serious as the doctors revealed more realities of his condition.
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Transplant - In a blog post, Lyle wrote, "Things are about to get really serious for me and my health over the next couple of months. Next week I'm going to hospital for a bone marrow transplant. I'm s***ting myself."
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Chances - "At best I've got a one-in-four chance of coming out the other side. That's why I'm so scared." He wrote.
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January for Jarrod - The golfing community rallied behind Lyle and his family during this hard time, throughout the U.S. PGA Tour, with big names in golf paid tribute to their friend and fellow pro golfer.
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Briony - His wife, who was there for him throughout it all, wrote on the blog about his weakening condition. "His goals have been reduced to the smallest things, like being able to spread jam on his toast," she wrote.
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More than golf - Lyle was put on palliative care after the doctor could do no more and passed away on August 8.
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Tribute - Tiger Woods was seen wearing a Leuk the Duck pin, even against the rules, as a tribute to Lyle and what Challenge do for children and families.
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Rest in peace - Australian golfer, husband, father, and friend - always remembered for bringing joy to everyone around him.
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Jarrod Lyle - Since he was a kid he was passionate about golf, playing in the amateur league while completing his VCE in high school.
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So young - In 1999, at age 17 he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia putting his budding golf career on hold to be treated.
© Getty Images
2 / 30 Fotos
Battle - His battle with cancer began, and for nine months he fought the disease in Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital.
© Getty Images
3 / 30 Fotos
Strength - A year after he had regained his strength. By age 19 he was back playing competitive golf.
© Getty Images
4 / 30 Fotos
Scholarship - As Lyle was a promising golfer, he won a scholarship with Victorian Institute of Sport. He also loved his Leuk the Duck club cover representing Challenge who support kids with cancer.
© Getty Images
5 / 30 Fotos
Professional - He excelled and by 2004 became a professional golfer. Within the next year, he qualified for the Asian Tour. He became an ambassador for Challenge and always had the duckie with him.
© Getty Images
6 / 30 Fotos
Tour - He even made it to the second-tier of the U.S. Web.com Tour in the following year, always playing with a smile on his face.
© Getty Images
7 / 30 Fotos
On the money list - By 2007, he had earned his place on the lucrative and highly prestigious U.S. PGA tour. He continued to play international tours, falling and climbing in the ranks throughout.
© Getty Images
8 / 30 Fotos
Return - In 2011, he married wife Briony, and in 2012 they welcomed their first child into the world.
© Getty Images
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Lusi - Daughter Lusi brought many smiles into his world, however, around this time Lyle was informed his cancer had relapsed.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
Master - He fought strong and hard, again. And by 2013 he was back on the course for the Australian Masters.
© Getty Images
11 / 30 Fotos
High standards - Within a couple of years, he had built his game back up to U.S. PGA Tour standards.
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
What a joy - The Australian golfer had become one of the most beloved competitors for his big smile and gentle and fun demeanour.
© Getty Images
13 / 30 Fotos
A good bloke - Punters and competitors alike enjoyed his company, his presentation and his talent.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
Big things - After staring death in the face twice, you could say his time was precious and didn't sweat the small stuff.
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15 / 30 Fotos
Family - By 2016, Briony and Jarrod welcomed their second daughter into the world.
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Bundle of joy - Lyle returned home to live in Australia for the birth of precious little Jemma.
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Cough - Unfortunately while being treated for a cough the next year, it was discovered that the cancer had returned again.
© Getty Images
18 / 30 Fotos
The fight - For the third time, Lyle began his battle, now surrounded by three beautiful girls by his side - Briony, Lusi and Jemma.
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On hold - Time to focus on his health, he put his professional golf career on hold.
© Getty Images
20 / 30 Fotos
The Open - He began a golf apparel line with his wife, and after some progression, with his treatment, he commentated for the Australian Open.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Serious - By this time, his cancer journey was becoming more serious as the doctors revealed more realities of his condition.
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Transplant - In a blog post, Lyle wrote, "Things are about to get really serious for me and my health over the next couple of months. Next week I'm going to hospital for a bone marrow transplant. I'm s***ting myself."
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Chances - "At best I've got a one-in-four chance of coming out the other side. That's why I'm so scared." He wrote.
© Getty Images
24 / 30 Fotos
January for Jarrod - The golfing community rallied behind Lyle and his family during this hard time, throughout the U.S. PGA Tour, with big names in golf paid tribute to their friend and fellow pro golfer.
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Briony - His wife, who was there for him throughout it all, wrote on the blog about his weakening condition. "His goals have been reduced to the smallest things, like being able to spread jam on his toast," she wrote.
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More than golf - Lyle was put on palliative care after the doctor could do no more and passed away on August 8.
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Tribute - Tiger Woods was seen wearing a Leuk the Duck pin, even against the rules, as a tribute to Lyle and what Challenge do for children and families.
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Rest in peace - Australian golfer, husband, father, and friend - always remembered for bringing joy to everyone around him.
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Australian golf legend Jarrod Lyle has passed away
He was an inspiration before he was a pro golfer
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Sadly, Jarrod Lyle lost his battle with leukaemia on Wednesday at age 36. He was an inspiration to many and always a joy, on and off the course.
Here we remember him in photos.
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