Golf shock: Argentinian player Emilio Dominguez’s wife dies after contracting dengue fever

The world of golf is in mourning after the sudden death of María Victoria De La Mota Claverie, wife of the player Emilio Puma Domínguez, who died on Saturday, March 30 in San Luis after contracting dengue. The news was revealed during the development of the Totalplay Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico.The PGA Tour Americas, an entity that brings together the best golfers on the American circuit, was in charge of notifying the death through its official website. Emilio Domínguez, known in the field of golf as Puma, was forced to withdraw from the competition while playing the second round of the aforementioned tournament, after receiving the news of his wife’s delicate state of health. During the championship in Guadalajara, the organizers and players expressed their solidarity with Emilio and his family by wearing black ribbons on their hats and clothing, as a sign of mourning for the loss of María Victoria. Testimonies from close friends and colleagues”We are in shock. This is a great tragedy,” said friend and teammate Rafael Echenique, who grew up playing for Puma at his hometown San Luis Golf Club. “With the news we got on (Saturday) morning, it was hard to get going and focus. It went well, but it was a strange day and without much emphasis on golf,” shared Jaime López Rivarola. “We want him to know that all his friends and colleagues are here thinking about him. We don’t want him to feel alone,” the 29-year-old added.

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