Farewell to a Friend
This month the Tour lost a great competitor and friend. Chris Cooley passed away from a brain tumor that he had fought courageously for over a year. Chris had a great laugh and was always a fun playing partner. Though he had a reputation for playing the widest part of the golf course, including adjoining holes, when he was on his game he was a fierce opponent. In a 7 year Tour career he set the rookie record for money winnings in 2015 while posting 2 Major wins that year. In 199 starts he cracked the $1000 winnings club, ranking 10th on the all-time money list and 7th in wins with 15. Remarkably 6 of those wins came in playoffs, and 8 of his 12 2nd place finishes came in playoff losses. Chris won 3 Major Titles including the 2015 Tour Championship. Fate brought him together that year with fellow rookie Chuck Withey who partnered with him to win the Memorial that year and again in 2018. The two were fast friends and playing partners right up to the last time Chris was able to play this past summer. Their winter golf video clips are legendary.
It has been said that everyone is young in heaven.
I bet all the drives go straight too.
Rest in Peace Chris.
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