Jason Bohn, twice a winner on the PGA Tour, was reported to be resting comfortably in a hospital after he suffered a heart attack that was more serious than originally believed on Friday after the second round of the Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
PGA Tour officials reported that the 42-year-old Bohn complained of chest pains after shooting a 2-over 72 and went to see medical staff. He was taken by ambulance to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, where tests initially revealed a mild heart attack.
Later it was determined that his condition was much more series and a stent was place in the LAD artery, know as the “Widow Maker,” which reportedly was 99 percent blocked.
“Jason is resting comfortably and in good spirits,” his agent, Justin Richmond, said in a statement. “He is scheduled to have more tests this weekend. We know he appreciates the concern from so many people in the PGA Tour family who have reached out.”
Bohn posted a score of 71-72 — 143 to make the cut on the number, and playing partner Johnson Wagner said he gave no signs that he was having any physical problems.
“He played great,” Wagner said. ” … We were BS-ing all the last two days like Jason Bohn usually does. Had more fun than I have had in a long time playing golf because he’s such a great dude to play golf with.”
Earlier in the week, Bohn told Golfweek that he became ill on the eve of the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Feb. 13, and was diagnosed with two strains of the flu and bronchitis.
Bohn said he was only playing the Honda in an attempt to qualify for next month’s World Golf Championship-Dell Match Play, which features the top 64 players in the world. Bohn is ranked 71st.
While Bohn’s wife was home in Atlanta, his father and in-laws were with him at the hospital.
