US Open golf champion Payne Stewart was among five people killed when his Lear jet crashed in a remote area of the United States. The jet, which was en route from Florida to Texas, flew uncontrolled for several hours before crashing in South Dakota. The aircraft, which was flying at 43,000 feet, is believed to have experienced a pressurisation failure. Stewart was recently made honorary captain of Waterville Golf Club in Ireland for next year. The club's Managing Director, Jay Connolly, said that the golfer had won the hearts of the people of Waterville.
