Some of you may have seen Fiona Pike when she played on the US Ladies PGA Tour, and previously on the European Tour. Fiona passed away on Thursday aged 44. She was diagnosed with an invasive skin cancer only a few short years ago.
Fiona took up golf relatively late in life after her outstanding squash career was cut short through injury. She played at my club (Blackwood in Adelaide) and was taught by our pro at that time Murray Crafter. She was a great student of the game and embraced his teaching well. To have progressed to the US Tour after taking up golf in her 20's speaks of her natural sporting ability and application. She finished second in the British Open (at Woking I think).
Fiona was the most pleasant, friendly and diligent lass you could ever hope to meet.
My condolences to her husband, her family and friends.
In recent times, Fiona has championed Skin Cancer Awareness. A skin cancer diagnosed at an early stage can be managed.
Fiona will be missed. Fiona will always be remembered.
James Bennett