Golf legend and 11-time PGA Tour winner Andy Bean died Saturday after he suffered complications from a double lung transplant, according to multiple reports.
He was 70.
In late August, Bean reportedly underwent the surgery in Orlando after he was dealing with health issues following a bout with COVID-19.
“He will be missed dearly and was a very special friend that was very instrumental in helping me in my career and life. He will never be forgotten and I am thankful for having such a good friend,” Alan Pope, a friend of Bean’s, wrote on Facebook on Saturday.
A University of Florida graduate, Bean turned pro in 1975, winning his first title on the tour at the 1977 Doral-Eastern Open.
Bean competed on two U.S. Ryder Cup teams (1979 and 1987) and also finished second at three different major championships.
Andy Bean wins the Doral-Eastern Open. PGA of America via Getty Images
Andy Bean waves his putter after making a birdie putt on the ninth green during the first round of the Allianz Championship at The Old Course at Broken Sound on February 11, 2011. US PGA TOUR
Andy Bean Tees Off During the 1979 Masters Tournament. Augusta National/Getty ImagesHis last win on the PGA Tour came in 1986 at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic.
Following his run on the PGA Tour, he joined the Champions Tour, winning three different titles after turning 50 years old.
His last came at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in 2008.
Bean is survived by his wife Debbie and his three daughters.
