Comments about ‘Former BYU golf coach Tucker dies’

Coach Tucker was a quiet, behind the scenes leader, and a great friend to many who played at BYU. He inspired many to achieve more than they thought possible and at the same time to be better people. Thank you Coach Tucker!!

Karl Tucker was a great coach and true educator. One of the men who made BYU athletics unique and memorable - even after 35 yrs of taking a class from him.

And may your golf game continue in the next place!!!

RIP Coach.

In many ways.

So long to a wonderful friend, man, golfer, teacher.... Not much that can be said about Coach Tucker. I remember growing up playing Golf at RCC and even though I wasn't at BYU etc.. If you were on the range and he saw something he could help you improve with he would do so. He loved the game of golf and loved to teach. He will be missed.

I graduated from high school in 1959. Played golf for coach Tucker at Olympus in 1958. Remember playing on a club out on Redwood Road-- it was really just a cow pasture. Coach Tucker was extremely patient with us learners. I remember him with fondness.

Karl Tucker, or "Heber" as he was known to his players, was BYU golf for decades. He created a legacy. I have always admired him, and I admired the way he stepped out and retired from BYU's golf program while still demonstrating a lifetime commitment to his players.

I expect that hundreds of Cougar golfers will attend his funeral! What a great guy!

I am glad I got to spend as much time as I did with Coach Tucker. His kindness was tops and his jokes were, well, I won't repeat his jokes. He was a great man who did this community a favor by his influence and goodness. I will miss you Coach.

I was at the Nationwide event a couple of years ago when he worked as a starter on the first tee. I was amazed at how many players came up to him, called him by name and each had a moment with him. Truly a legacy that has been built over many years of service to a sport and players he passionately loved. God Bless the Tucker family.

Having been coached by Karl in golf, basketball and baseball, I can still remember the banner he had placed in the locker room at Olympus Jr..."don't demand respect, deserve it". Like so many young athletes, I learned more from Karl Tucker than any coach I ever had, both in life and as well sports. Utah and golf has lost one of it's greatest leaders and teachers.

Loving condolences to Joann and the Tucker Family.

Heber, thanks for all you have done for me and my family. Thanks for the great memories and giving this "once" skinny Texan a chance to try out and become a BYU Golfer. The greatest joy I had in us winning the national championship was watching you run around the 18th green at Stanford when it was all over. We all love you coach. You're the best. Till we meet again.

"Z"

I left my home in Southern California in August 1975 an Episcopalian, and drove 725 miles to Provo knowing only 1 person, my coach, Karl Tucker. Like everyone else, I had plans to play on the Tour. Along the way, my golf dreams crumbled, but... I joined the Church, met my wife to be, graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree, began a family ... far more important things. Karl was a father to me at a time when I dearly needed guidance. He recognized a young man who was way out of his comfort zone.
In August 2001, I drove my daughter, Mandy, to BYU to begin her career as a student/athlete at BYU. The first person I wanted her to meet was my "old" coach. Hoping that he might give her the usual inspiring speech, Karl did not disappoint. He always had a humorous antecdote or inspiring story to tell.
I am sorry to hear of Heber's passing. He has made a huge impact on my life, and for that, I will never forget him. Thank you Karl and God Bless You, Joanne.

Karl was my great uncle. His fun, upbeat personality made him very fun to be around. It also made it fun to say you were related to him. My brothers, sister and I appreciate his loving manner and will miss him at family gatherings. Thank you Karl. We wish his family all the best. Thank you too for all of your support of our family and especially our father.