Bob Dunn Tillamook OR Death – On Saturday, a golfer died after being fatally injured at Alderbrook Golf House in Tillamook, Oregon, after being struck by a falling tree while playing the course.
The deceased, identified as Bob Dunn, a beloved member of the local golfing community, was reportedly hit by a 20-inch-wide alder tree that fell without warning, crushing him. Dunn was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Alderbrook Golf House shared the news on its social media, expressing profound sorrow for the loss of a member who was not only respected but cherished within the golfing circle. “Bob was not only a dedicated member of our golf community, but also a beloved friend to many,” the statement read.
“His presence on the course brought joy and camaraderie, and he will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.” The course did not offer specific details surrounding the incident, but reports confirmed that Dunn was struck by the large tree, which inexplicably came down in calm weather with no wind in the area.
Eyewitness accounts add further detail to the tragedy. Hugh Ragle, a fellow golfer who was playing alongside Dunn and Dunn’s son at the time, recalled the suddenness of the event. “We were just in the wrong spot at the wrong time,” Ragle told *The Oregonian*. “That tree came down without any wind. Just a crack, and boom, it was down.” This eerie and unexpected nature of the incident has left the local golfing community and Tillamook residents shocked and searching for answers.
Bob Dunn, 68, led an active life in retirement, splitting his time between the serene Oregon Coast, north of Tillamook, and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, where he spent several months each year. Known for his dedication to fitness and love for the game, Dunn was a regular walker on the golf course, often choosing to walk rather than use a golf cart, a trait that made him a familiar and well-liked figure among other golfers.
Fellow members of the Alderbrook Golf House and other golfers in Tillamook remember Dunn as a warm, affable person whose love for the game and the community was evident. “He was someone you would want to talk to,” a golfing peer told *The Oregonian*. “He was always there, rain or shine, smiling, talking to everyone. He brought a certain energy that is irreplaceable.” Friends and community members have expressed deep sorrow over his passing, with many noting that his presence had brought joy to the course.