Former Pro Golfer And Golf Channel Broadcaster Dies At 50
By Danielle
Stephanie Sparks, a former professional golfer and co-host of the Golf Channel’s “Big Break,” has passed away.
She was 50.
“Stephanie Sparks, 50, of Orlando, FL passed away on April 13, 2024,” an online obituary read.
“Although plagued with health injuries, she enjoyed an accomplished amateur career. She enjoyed several years playing professionally on the LPGA development Future’s Tour and played for one year on the LPGA tour. Stephanie went on to work for the Golf Channel and was most memorable as the host for the Golf with Style series as well as several Big Break reality seasons. This allowed her to remain involved in the sport that she loved,” it continued.
No cause of death was given.
Stephanie Sparks Dies: Host Of The Golf Channel’s ‘Big Break’ Reality Series Was 50. Died suddenly. No cause.
i’ve never seen so many people die unexpectedly in my life and I’m 67 years old. My feed isn’t from a misinformation source. It’s from NewsBreak https://t.co/SbUp9pDYkS
— Steve Kirsch (@stkirsch) April 21, 2024
“I’m shocked and saddened by the death of Stephanie Sparks. Many of you will remember Steph as the host of #BigBreak – we worked together on 7 seasons. Lots of fond memories of those times, Steph was a crucial part of the Big Break success story. My thoughts go out to her family,” Golf Channel broadcaster Tom Abbott said.
I’m shocked and saddened by the death of Stephanie Sparks. Many of you will remember Steph as the host of #BigBreak – we worked together on 7 seasons. Lots of fond memories of those times, Steph was a crucial part of the Big Break success story. My thoughts go out to her family. pic.twitter.com/3vND4ingyI
— Tom Abbott (@TomAbbottGC) April 20, 2024