Five Time PGA Tour Champions Winner Steven Elker announced Thursday that his caddy, Sam Workman, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Alkar, Raj Charles Schwab Cup The winner made the heartbreaking announcement in a post on Instagram.
Steven Elker of New Zealand and his caddy, Sam Workman, putt the Charles Schwab Cup on the 18th green after the final round of the PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club on November 13, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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“It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news [Workman] Terminal cancer has been diagnosed. Our hearts break for Sam and his family as they process this information, but during this uncertain time, we want them to know they are not alone.”
Elkar has partnered with Workman since 2019. Since teaming up, Elker has won five tournaments on the PGA Tour and was recently awarded the Charles Schwab Cup in 2022.
Steven Elker of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th hole with his caddy, Sam Workman, after winning the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Golf Club on May 1, 2022 in The Woodlands, Texas.
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“Sam Workman has been much more than just a professional golf caddy to me over the past four years,” Elker’s post read.
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“He has been a friend, a motivator, a decision maker and a fighter. We have had some tough times and have also had some good times recently. He has been like an elder brother to me ever since we first met in 2019 I was involved.”
Steven Elker of New Zealand embraces caddy Sam Workman after winning the Charles Schwab Cup after the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club on November 13, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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“Please join me and my family in sending prayers to Sam and the Karmakar family in their time of need,” the post continued. “He is surrounded by well wishes and lots of love from ‘Team Alcar’ and could use even more from old friends, new friends, tour buddies and family. Thank you all.”
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According to the Golf Channel, Workman, a 55-year-old Texas native, has played golf most of his life and has participated in nearly 400 tournaments. Alker and Workman met through a mutual friend.