Matt Snodgrass was diagnosed with a malignant, recurrent brain tumor in 1998 at the age of 9. During his long 13 year fight he underwent numerous surgeries for removal of the tumor, several oral and intravenous chemo treatments, various methods of radiation and new targeted drug therapies.
Considering how long he dealt with this life threatening disease and all the treatments he’s endured, Matt did extremely well. He always remained upbeat and tried to golf on a regular basis to stay in good health and be mentally motivated to keep fighting. He continued to inspire people, young and old, through his positive attitude and optimistic spirit.
This incredible young man, with a smile that could brighten anyone’s day, lost his battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. His courageous spirit and love for life continues to motivate and inspire all who knew him. In his honor, The Matt Snodgrass Foundation will continue to raise funds to help those still fighting.
A Passion for Golf
Golf has been Matt’s passion for more than a decade when his grandfather first started teaching him the game. He got his first set of junior clubs at age 11 from his grandfather and has been taking lessons ever since from his friend and mentor, local PGA instructor, Frank Shaw. His enthusiasm for the game was highlighted by his Make-A-Wish trip, sponsored by Gary Goett and Southern Highlands, that took his family on an eight day trip to Edinburgh and St. Andrews, Scotland where at age 13, he played the Old Course on July 4, 2001.
