But some people who knew little about golf were aware of him because of his outfits. His last victory came at Pinehurst in June, when he holed a 15-foot putt on the final green to edge Phil Mickelson for the U.S. Open title. He was a happy man. His eyes were bright and he had a smile that kept stealing onto his face. Stewart was on his way to play in another tournament, THE TOUR Championship in Houston, when he died.
Golf goes on, but sorrowfully.
Golf is not supposed to be this way, not supposed to be draped in sadness, but sometimes it is. Today it is. You don't have to play like a pro to dress like one.