American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour Lance Ten Broeck has died. Broeck was born on March 21, 1956 and died April 30, 2023 at age 67.
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Broeck grew up in Beverly, a community on the city’s southwest side.
Broeck attended the University of Texas and played golf for the Longhorns from 1975 to 1976. He was a two-time All-American and the Massingill Trophy winner in 1975. In 1977, he turned professional.
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It took him another five years, three years after turning professional, to make it to the PGA Tour. In 12 seasons, he played at least 14 tournaments, compiling a journeyman record of 355 starts, 11 top tens, 49 top 25s, more cuts missed (186) than made (162), and career earnings of $790,347 – less than what a guy makes for finishing second in a major or World Golf Championship event.
Jesper Parnevik asked Ten Broeck to start caddying for him in 1999, when he (Broeck) was out of playing status and money. Ten Broeck agreed to Parvenik’s offer because he (Broeck) had nothing to lose.
The caddying gig turned out to be successful for Broeck. During their decade on the golf course, Parnevik would win four of his five career PGA Tour titles with Ten Broeck.
Broeck also spent significant time caddying for Jacobson, Robert Allenby and Tim Herron before moving on to Els.
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