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.

Jim Dent became a legendary golfer across his 50-year professional career within the game and the 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner has passed away after suffering from a stroke

Jim Dent, a pioneering African American golfer from Augusta, has died. He helped desegregate local golf, once caddied at Augusta National, and later won 12 times as a pro. His grandson, Andre Lacey, shared the news on social media.