Neighbours mourn the loss of Edward Kennedy, who was known for his love of donning golf clothing and hitting the course.

Published: 27 August 2009

A number of residents of the town of Hyannis Port in Boston have spoken at their loss over the death of Edward Kennedy, who died yesterday at the age of 77.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008.

Speaking to the Boston Globe, a number of those who live in the seaside village spoke of often seeing Kennedy, dressed in golf clothing, walking his three dogs along with his wife, Vicki.

As well as this, Kennedy was known in the town for visiting the local sailing club.

"Everybody else sees him on TV giving speeches," said police chief Paul MacDonald, "Down here, he is just another resident who wants to spend some time on the water."

The newspaper reported that the late Senator could also often be seen in his golf cart "zipping down the narrow lanes" to the shore to sail his boat, called Mya.

Golf has a long history of attracting the rich and famous to don golf apparel and hit the course, with Prince Andrew's golfing prowess recently in the golf news.

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