US EditionJim Dent, former Masters caddie turned PGA Tour pro, dies at 85
- Jim Dent, a former Masters caddie turned PGA Tour professional, died at age 85 on a recent Friday in Augusta, Georgia.
- Dent secured his PGA Tour card in 1970 after competing in the United Golfers Association circuit and was widely recognized for his remarkable driving distance.
- Although Dent never secured a victory on the PGA Tour, he claimed the 1983 Michelob-Chattanooga Gold Cup Classic and achieved 12 wins on the senior circuit after reaching age 50.
- In 2020, Augusta National honored Dent by naming the road to The Patch 'Jim Dent Way,' and his lasting impact was further recognized in 2022 when he was welcomed into the Caddie Hall of Fame.
- The day after Augusta National revealed Tiger Woods's plans to design a par 3 course at The Patch, Dent experienced a stroke, marking a significant moment connected to his life and the course.
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Jim Dent, legendary PGA golfer, dead at 85
Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Georgia, eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.” He went on to become one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and one of the top Black golfers of his generation.
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