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The Golf Blog is sorry to bring you tragic news today. Erica Blasberg, the 25-year old LGPA golfer, was found dead in her house at 03:00 on Sunday.

Although Erica’s career had taken something of a down-turn over the last couple of years, with her 44th position in Mexico being her only LPGA appearance this year, police are treating the case primarily as a death investigation. Keith Paul of Henderson Police Department said simply that “Someone died and we're trying to determine what happened.” Even so, speculation is already growing as to whether this terrible event could have been a suicide.

Erica’s mother, Mel, said of the case that “None of it makes sense...was nothing to suggest that a 25-year-old in perfect shape should have died”. However, she also pointed out that “There were no prescription drugs” and her father has denied saying it looked as though she might have committed suicide.

Of course, in times like this it’s best to focus on the positives. Erica Blasberg was hugely loved by LGPA fans around the world and her career had some wonderful highlights, including her 8th place tie in the SBS Hawaii Open in 2008. She was also one of the first LGPA golfers to start blogging, making her something of a role-model even in the online golfing community!

Erica’s website http://www.ericablasberg.com/ has been taken down for the time being, but states that a memorial service will be held on May 19th in Corona, to which the public will be welcomed. Condolences can also be emailed to chase@rep1sports.com.

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