Cassius Casas, one of the Philippines' greatest golfers, passed away early Monday at the age of 57.

His sister, Angelita "Angie" Casas Borja, confirmed that he died at 12:47 AM at the Davao Doctors Hospital in Davao City, just two hours after being admitted due to breathing difficulties. Angie shared that details of his wake will be announced once the family settles the hospital bill of P67,000, adding that they are seeking ways to cover the cost.

Known for his remarkable career in professional golf, Casas gained national and international recognition, including a memorable one-on-one duel with Tiger Woods in 1998 at Mimosa Golf in Clark, Angeles.

Casas, who passed away from heart failure just 12 days before his 58th birthday, achieved an illustrious career with 71 titles, including a victory at the prestigious Philippine Open. His success in golf earned him an estimated P50 million in career winnings, solidifying his legacy as one of the country's most accomplished golfers.