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Trailblazing Golfer Jim Dent Passes Away at 85

5/4/2025

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Jim Dent, a trailblazing golfer and one of the finest Black players of his time, passed away at 85 on May 2. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, he transformed his humble beginnings as a caddy at Augusta National into an impressive 12 victories on the PGA Tour Champions. His legacy was celebrated with a Caddie Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and a road named after him in 2020.

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Jim Dent, a trailblazing golfer and one of the finest Black players of his time, passed away at 85 on May 2. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, he transformed his humble beginnings as a caddy at Augusta National into an impressive 12 victories on the PGA Tour Champions. His legacy was celebrated with a Caddie Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and a road named after him in 2020.