To celebrate what would have been Jarrod Lyle’s 40^th birthday, Challenge and the PGA have asked Jarrod’s family, friends, colleagues, and the infinite people he influenced, to share their favourite stories of the affable Tour Professional.

What I loved about Jarrod was his everlasting buoyancy every single time I saw him.

There was something so great about seeing him at an event and having him come up to me with a big grin on his face and say, “How the f**k are you mate?” then we’d go back and forth giving each other shit for a few minutes, having a laugh at each other’s expense.

I miss that.

He had such perfect, infectious energy that made my day, every single time. Then he’d move on and do the same thing with someone else.

As I said, infectious. 

What a wonderful man. Happy 40^th, Big Fella! 

To find out more about Jarrod’s ongoing legacy as part of Challenge – supporting kids with cancer, head to challenge.org.au/jarrods-gift/

Greg Chalmers is a decorated international golfer competing on the PGA TOUR, and is a friend of Jarrod.