The McGinley family had been suffering for quite some time now. For the last few years, Mick had been suffering from dementia that had been progressively getting worse. And after a long battle, Paul McGinley & his family revealed the sad news of his demise.

The golf legend stated, “We lost Dad today after a long battle with Dementia. Could not have asked for a better mentor, friend and Dad. We are all broken hearted and sad 💔🙏.”

Mick McGinley had been diagnosed with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic and by 2024, his memory had deteriorated considerably. In fact, he also had a lot of trouble with speech by that point.

The family was supporting him through the tough time, but they were prepared for the worst as they knew his condition wouldn’t get any better. Paul McGinley revealed that it was a “horrible, debilitating illness,” as his father couldn’t even say ‘hello’ at times.

Fans shared their condolences with the family in the comments section. Let’s see what they had to say.

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Paul McGinley receives heartfelt condolences from fans on the passing of his father

While the McGinley’s would have been aware of the condition of Mick, the fans weren’t in the loop of the situation. So they were surprised by the update from Paul McGinley.

One of the fans wrote to him, “Tough times when our Dad’s pass on…Carry the Torch…I’m sure he is SO PROUD of you…You will discover he will still always be with you..Your Love and admiration for him will only grow.” While understanding that it’s a difficult situation, they still tried to console McGinley.

Another fan wrote, “Very sorry to hear your loss. Losing a father is losing a mentor you are right and so much more but I’m sure that he will always have been proud of you and wishing you strength with your family moving forward.”

Being a former county footballer, Mick was always an inspiration for Paul McGinley. His connections in the Gaelic Athletic Association also helped his son find the right guidance during his term as the Team Europe captain in 2014.

Another fan stated, “So sorry for your loss Paul. Always remember that your successes over your career, gave him so much pleasure and pride. No parent could have wished for anything more !”

Mick was often in attendance at his son’s events throughout his youth and amateur career. He also appeared in many of Paul’s tournaments when he turned pro. It’s no secret that he was incredibly proud of him.

There were a few more messages from fans expressing their condolences: One of them said, “Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family,” while another said, “Prayers for your Dad and everyone who’s life he touched 🙏.” It’s only been an hour since Paul McGinley made the post, but he has already received 121 comments. Just goes to show how heartbroken the golf community is.