Steve DiMeglio, who plied his trade on the Gannett property in Palm Springs, Calif., before becoming a national golf reporter for USA Today and Golfweek, died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.
Many in the golf world, including Tiger Woodspaid tribute after hearing the news.
Here’s a look at what others are saying about DiMeglio, who was born in Minnesota but moved near the PGA Tour’s home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The PGA TOUR joins the golf world in mourning the loss of our friend, golf journalist Steve DiMeglio.
A fixture at TOUR events for nearly two decades and beloved by players, he inspired us all with his unique perspective, humor and love of the game, even in the midst of his… https://t.co/uOH2KvrrVY
– PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 1, 2025
It was just with Steve at the Tiger event in the Bahamas. He was doing his best to try to improve. Last week we texted and I asked him how he was doing. “Not great but I feel worse reading one of your stories.” No one has taken more heartache – and doled it out – than Dimegs. One of… https://t.co/sRJH5gYQ8k
-Bob Harig (@BobHarig) January 1, 2025
My heart is heavy today. Steve DiMeglio was, quite literally, one of a kind. A friend to everyone. Like so many others, I will truly miss him. pic.twitter.com/KG4uaaqPLl
–Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelGolf) January 1, 2025
RIP, Steve DiMeglio. Your fight against cancer has inspired so many. Golf loses a wonderful advocate and journalist. Humanity loses a very good soul. Close friends for over two decades, we have debated many issues, but always with healthy respect. He even gave me his mother’s lasagna recipe! 💔 pic.twitter.com/J6BA1xfvNM
– Dottie Pepper (@dottie_pepper) January 1, 2025
Another blow for golf and journalism. Although I enjoyed covering golf tournaments with Steve, what I will miss most is our discussions about baseball and politics. A good man. RIP my friend: https://t.co/ifvtMT0TAX
– Ron Sirak (@ronsirak) January 1, 2025
I’ve sat next to Steve DiMeglio at many major events @Golfweek. The media center, wherever we were, was his home and happy place. He loved watching the world’s best play and tell stories on time, then enjoy a cigarette and a candle. Cancer sucks. #RIP
–Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) January 1, 2025
@Steve_DiMeglio had a giant heart and personality packed into a small body. He was a really good player with all the chops and distributed them just as well. He was such a good friend and we all had so much fun together on the golf course. After a valiant fight, rest in peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/uNbZwvhVh8
—Scott Michaux 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) January 1, 2025
Our hearts go out to the golf community as we mourn the loss of one of golf’s best media outlets. A friend to so many, Steve’s impact on the game and the relationships he built will continue to be felt. “Forward” indeed. https://t.co/BEJgnRgxDs
– USGA (@USGA) January 1, 2025
The one thing all golfers agreed on was that we wanted to see @Steve_DiMeglio win your match against cancer. No one in sports has had a bigger gallery in the last two years. Steve will forever be remembered as a major champion…as a writer, a laugh and a friend. ❤️ @USATODAY pic.twitter.com/TAea3K2bko
– LeslieAnne Wade (@LeslieAnneWade) January 1, 2025
RIP STEVE
UGH! I just received the call I’ve been dreading. My dear friend, the legendary golf writer Steve
DiMeglio just died at age 63 from rectal cancer. I just spoke to Steve last week. He was struggling but felt so optimistic. I sent him my anti-nausea gummies. It’s heartbreaking. In… pic.twitter.com/GSRP4IN42G– michaeljwhelan (@mikejwhelan) January 1, 2025
This article was originally published on Golfweek: Steve Dimeglio, former USA Today reporter, remembers
