Dawn Coe-Jones, a member of the Golf Hall of Fame who helped blaze a trail for Canadian women on the pro tour, has died of cancer. She was 56.

Golf Canada said Saturday that Coe-Jones died at a hospice near her home in Tampa, Fla.

The native of Lake Cowichan, B.C., played on the LPGA Tour from 1984 to 2008. She won more than US$3.3 million on the circuit with three victories and 44 career top-10 finishes.

The golf world took to social media Saturday to mourn Coe-Jones.

Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., called Coe-Jones a “great player & competitor & wonderful lady!” in a tweet.

Sad to hear the news of Dawn Coe-Jones passing away last night! Great player & competitor & wonderful lady! — Weirsy (@MikeWeir) November 12, 2016

Brantford, Ont., native David Hearn tweeted: “Very saddened to hear of the passing of Dawn Coe-Jones. She was a great player and role model for so many Canadians. You will be missed Dawn.”

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Dawn Coe-Jones. She was a great player and role model for so many Canadians. You will be missed Dawn — David Hearn (@HearnDavid) November 12, 2016

Former LPGA Tour pro A.J. Eathorne of Penticton, B.C., posted a photo collage of her and Coe-Jones on her Instagram account.

“A very sad day today as we say good bye to our dear friend Dawn Coe Jones,” the caption read. “One of the most caring and wonderful women I have ever met. I am so lucky to have got to spend so many great times with her and her family. Love you always Miss Dawn.”

A very sad day today as we say good bye to our dear friend Dawn Coe Jones. One of the most caring and wonderful women I have ever met. I am so lucky to have got to spend so many great times with her and her family. Love you always Miss Dawn❤️ A photo posted by AJ Eathorne (@ajeathorne) on Nov 12, 2016 at 9:06am PST

“Just hearing of the incredibly sad news of the passing of @LPGA member & Canadian legend Dawn Coe-Jones. Always a class act. RIP, my friend,” said American golfer and broadcaster Dottie Pepper.

Just hearing of the incredibly sad news of the passing of @LPGA member & Canadian legend Dawn Coe-Jones. Always a class act. RIP, my friend — Dottie Pepper (@Dottie_Pepper) November 12, 2016

“So sad to hear the passing of @LPGA Dawn Coe Jones. A true competitor, ambassador of the game. She will be missed #RIP,” echoed Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.