Caddie dies during Dubai ladies golf tournament

Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital.

The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format.

'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said.

'On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual's family and loved ones.'

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.'

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Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported.

The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.' 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. 'On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual's family and loved ones.' Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.' Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital. 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.' Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital. Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. 'On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual's family and loved ones.' Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital. Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital. Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. The tournament was suspended at 10.30 a.m. local time (06.30 a.m. GMT) Wednesday and will resume Thursday in a shortened 54-hole format. Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.' Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and video Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and chief executive of golf in Dubai, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.' 'We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect,' Ladies European Tour chief executive Ivan Khodabakhsh said. Zechmann, an Austrian based in Dubai, is survived by his wife and three sons, the tournament website reported. Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by on-site medics, but died later in hospital.

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