RIP Jeff Babineau

[Slacker]

One heck of a golf writer – and anything-else writer – and an even better man.
And, sadly, gone at only 62. Friendliest guy in the world. If you knew him, you loved him.

RIP, Babs.

Jeff Babineau — longtime golf writer, former Golfweek editor — dies at 62

 

[Shropshire Slasher]

Bless his family. Completely too young.

 

[maumann]

Damn. That's awful news. I met Babs a few times when I was allowed out of the office during my short PGA.com stint and he was always gracious and welcoming.

One of those Central Florida kids who made good.

RIP.

 

[UNCGrad]

Golf Twitter has done a wonderful job saluting and remembering Babs. Really heartfelt.

 

[Deskgrunt50]

Didn't know him but knew of him and his work. Just awful news. RIP.

 

[Slacker]

One of those Central Florida kids who made good.

Cape Cod native, actually. Here's a good tale ...

The Pines was my classroom for golf – and life

 

[maumann]

Cape Cod native, actually. Here's a good tale ...

The Pines was my classroom for golf – and life

I stand corrected. Thought all this time he had grown up in the Lakeland/Orlando area but never actually asked him about it.

Damn. That's an outstanding piece. Weaving in his childhood memories with his dad's dying in a way that gets you at the end.