{"id":1243138,"date":"2023-04-08T13:32:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T13:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/the-emotions-are-pretty-high-sandy-lyle-heads-into-retirement\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T18:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:53:41","slug":"the-emotions-are-pretty-high-sandy-lyle-heads-into-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/the-emotions-are-pretty-high-sandy-lyle-heads-into-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"The emotions are pretty high \u2013 Sandy Lyle heads into retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sandy Lyle admitted emotions were running high after bringing an end to his career in unusual circumstances as the 87th Masters resumed on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Lyle, who had already announced his intention to retire, was faced with a 12-foot putt for par on the 18th green when play was suspended for the second time on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

No further play was possible, and amazingly no spectators were injured when three trees fell across the 17th tee in high winds, meaning Lyle had to complete his 42nd Masters appearance at 8am in front of a handful of people.<\/p>\n

The 1988 champion missed the par attempt and tapped in for a round of 83 using a replica of the putter with which he secured victory 35 years ago.<\/p>\n

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• 1985 Open Champion• 1988 Masters Champion • 18 Tour wins • 5 Ryder Cup appearances<\/p>\n

A hall of fame career, Sandy Lyle 👏#themasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gXJf92F1bP<\/a><\/p>\n

— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) April 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n