Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has vowed to win his latest health battle after being admitted to hospital due to a possible third bout of leukaemia.
Pro golf peers of the former US PGA Tour player shared their well wishes on social media after Lyle was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital on Tuesday when routine blood tests showed an abnormality.
"So sad to hear, fight hard Champ. We are all thinking of you and your family," veteran Australian golfer Rod Pampling tweeted.
"So sad to hear about Jarrod Lyle back in hospital! He's inspired many and will do again I believe . He's an inspiration and a true hero!" fellow Australian tour pro Mark Hensby tweeted.
Lyle, a 35-year-old father of two, has twice beaten acute myeloid leukaemia, in 1998 and 2012.
"Always thinking of you @jarrodlylepga! Get well friend! Tell the girl hello for us," PGA golfer Bobby Gates tweeted.
Lyle replied: "Thanks Bobby. Will give it a smashing. Hope your golf is coming along nicely."
American professional golfers Brendan Steele and Colt Knost also shared messages of hope and support.
Lyle mounted a brief comeback to the PGA Tour in 2015, using a medical exemption to try and win back his card but came up short.
The Victorian then returned to Australia permanently to be with wife Briony and daughters Lusi and Jemma.
"A routine blood test conducted earlier this week returned abnormal results and Jarrod was immediately admitted to hospital and placed under the care of his previous medical specialist," a statement on behalf of Lyle read.
"He will remain there at least until a full diagnosis has been made.
"He has undergone several tests and will have several more in the coming days. At this point, we have not yet received complete test results, so there is no definitive diagnosis and we do not have an agreed treatment plan.
"We cannot speculate about anything until we get more information. We are grateful to be surrounded by incredibly supportive people and we truly appreciate your consideration and respect for our privacy at this time."
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