The caddy was attended to by the event’s onsite medical team near the 13^th green on Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course just after 10am Wednesday (UAE time) before being rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Attempts were being made to notify the bagman’s family.

Caudal, who was paired with American Blair O’Neal and Scot Carly Booth, was comforted by tournament director Michael Wood (pictured above) as the tragedy played out just four holes into their opening round.

“Everyone at the Ladies European Tour is extremely shocked and saddened today by this sudden death and therefore we have taken the decision to suspend first round play as a mark of respect,” Ladies European Tour CEO Ivan Khodabakhsh said.

“On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family and loved ones.”

Tough start today for our group to experience something so horrendous.Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Max ?#sadday

— Carly Booth (@CarlyBooth92) December 7, 2016

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of tournament organizer and promoter ‘golf in DUBAi’ said: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this caddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”

Round one was officially suspended at 10.30am and will resume on Thursday morning with the season ending event now to be decided over 54 holes.

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