Erik van Rooyen returned to the Masters on Monday with memories of his late friend fresh in his mind. Jon Trasamar, who had welcomed him from South Africa to the University of Minnesota and quickly became his best friend, died last year after a fight with cancer. The two had met in 2009 and remained close, even as their professional paths diverged.
Erik van Rooyen, of South Africa , walks on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta , Ga. A patrons watches during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Augusta , Ga.
Van Rooyen, who had struggled after his first win in 2021, arrived at the World Wide Technology Championship last November in danger of losing his PGA Tour card. But on Tuesday of that week, van Rooyen received a text from Trasamar telling him doctors had given him just weeks to live, and that put everything in perspective.
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