By Torleif Sorenson on 8/28/14

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy go to Lance Bennett, Matt Kuchar's caddie, and his four-year-old daughter, Emma Grace Bennett, along with their immediate and extended family. Bennett's wife Angela died very unexpectedly on Wednesday.

Angela Bennett reportedly had epilepsy, for which medical treatments are far more prevalent and effective than, say, 30 years ago. But Lance had flown home to Texas on Tuesday after his wife had suffered what was evidently a very serious seizure.

Among those who have gone to Texas to help the family are fellow PGA Tour caddies James Edmondson (Ryan Palmer) and Jon Yarbrough (Scott Stallings). Undoubtedly with Bennett's blessing, Kuchar is remaining in Boston for this weekend's PGA Tour playoff event, with Brian Reed substituting for Bennett. Kuchar released the following statement through his management firm, Excel Sports:

Sybi [Kuchar's wife], the boys and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to Lance and Emma Grace during this devastating time. Angela was a cherished friend, a wonderful wife and a loving mother who made a major impact on all who were lucky enough to know her, and she will be greatly missed."

After this very unwelcome news, social media came alive with tweets from across the world of golf. Below are just a few of the posts:

Thoughts and prayers with @lbscreech, Lance Bennett. Great friend, husband, father.

— Dottie Pepper (@DottieandBogey) August 27, 2014

Prayers to @lbscreech The sudden passing of his wife has shaken up many of us! My heart is heavy for he and his young daughter! #pray4Lance

— ted scott (@jtedscott) August 27, 2014

Lance Bennett is a good, good dude. This is incredibly sad. Condolences. http://t.co/VBxFE1Jxxr

— Jay Coffin (@JayCoffinGC) August 27, 2014

Lance Bennett @lbscreech our prayers are w you in this time. The entire golf community + your great friends/family are holding you & Emma up

— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) August 28, 2014

So sad to hear of this. Lance Bennett, (caddie for Matt Kuchar) & daughter Emma deal with great loss http://t.co/spzWgjacTi

— Kelly Tilghman (@KellyTilghmanGC) August 28, 2014

Keeping Lance and Emma Grace close in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. http://t.co/WECxZcvOOG

— Bridgestone Golf (@bridgestonegolf) August 27, 2014

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