• First round suspended after caddie collapses on 13th fairway • Caddie, who was carrying Anne-Lisa Caudal’s bag, dies in hospital

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The first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters has been suspended following the death of a caddie.

The caddie, who was carrying Anne-Lise Caudal’s bag, collapsed on the 13th fairway before being taken to hospital where he died.

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In a statement, the Ladies European Tour said: “First round play was suspended at 10.30am. After being immediately attended to by the on-site medical team, the caddie was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.”

The Ladies European Tour chief executive, Ivan Khodabakhsh, said: “Everyone at the Ladies European Tour is extremely shocked and saddened by this sudden death and therefore we have taken the decision to suspend first round play as a mark of respect. On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family and loved ones.”

The tournament has been reduced to 54 holes, with the first round to resume on Thursday.