As 2025 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the notable figures from the world of golf that we have lost.
And that includes one of our own. Steve DiMeglio, who covered golf for USA TODAY and Golfweek, lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.
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A graduate of Minnesota’s Mankato West High School and later Minnesota State University, DiMeglio began his professional career as a reporter in 1994 at the Palm Springs Desert Sun. He joined media company Gannett in 1999, joined USA TODAY in 2000 and a few years later took over as a full-time golf writer. Gannett acquired Golfweek in 2016 and DiMeglio’s byline began appearing under the Golfweek banner in 2019. He continued to write for Golfweek until 2023.
Steve DiMeglio
Golfweek’s Steve DiMeglio poses on the 18th hole at Augusta National. Photo courtesy of Steve DiMeglio
Read: Steve DiMeglio was a Golfweek/USA Today golf reporter who covered the PGA Tour
Mary Bryan
Mary Bryan
Read: Mary Bryan, a former LPGA player, was also a pioneer in television broadcasting and a college coach.
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Tom Place
Read: Tom Place was known as the PGA Tour’s news “one-man show”
Kultida Wood
Tiger Wood’s mother, Kultida Woods, center, watches him play during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Read: Kultida Woods was the mother of Tiger Woods, who considered her his biggest fan
John Feinstein
John Feinstein and Hale Irwin at the 2017 SiriusXM broadcasts of The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Read: John Feinstein wrote “A Good Walk Spoiled” among many golf books
Peter McEvoy
Peter McEvoy was a two-time amateur championship winner and represented England in six Walker Cup teams.
Read: Peter McEvoy was one of England’s finest amateur golfers who played in six Walker Cups.
Jay Sigel
Jay Sigel at the 2006 Commerce Bank Championship on the Red Course at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.
Read: Jay Sigel was an amateur golf legend with 11 Masters appearances
JC Snead
JC Snead at the 1987 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Read: JC Snead was an eight-time PGA Tour winner and nephew of Hall of Famer Sam Snead
Jim Dent
Senior Tour star Jim Dent shows the trophy for winning the 1995 BellSouth Senior Classic at Springhouse Golf Course in Opryland on June 11, 1995.
Read: Jim Dent was one of the best black golfers of his era
Jo-Ann Prentice
Jo Ann Prentice watches a putt during the 1976 Colgate European Women’s Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Read: Jo Ann Prentice has won six times on the LPGA
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Tom Cousins
East Lake Golf Club President Tom Cousins during the 2004 Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia
Read: Tom Cousins was the visionary behind the East Lake urban renewal project in Atlanta
Junior Bridgeman
A minute of silence is observed for Junior Bridgeman before an NBA game in Milwaukee.
Read: Junior Bridgeman was a PGA board member and former NBA player
Peter Kuchar
Matt Kuchar hands a club to his caddy and father, Peter, on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2023 PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club.
Read: Peter Kuchar was the father of PGA Tour star Matt Kuchar
Ed Fiori
Ed Fiori hits a shot during the second round of the 2024 Toshiba Senior Classic at Newport Beach Country Club.
Read: Ed Fiori was a four-time PGA Tour winner and chased down Tiger Woods
Dan Boulanger
Dan Baker (left) spent nearly 17 years with the PGA of America.
Read: Dan Baker was a respected golf industry veteran who spent nearly 17 years with the PGA of America.
Bob Boubka
XM radio announcers Mark Carnevale and Bob Bubka during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, November 3, 2005.
Read: Bob Bubka was one of golf’s longtime voices
Jim Carras
Jim Carras, who coached the University of Michigan men’s golf team for 19 years, died on June 21, 2025 at the age of 92.
Read: Jim Carras was the long-time men’s golf coach at Michigan
Marion Herrington
Seve Ballesteros and Augusta National Golf Club caddy Marion Herrington at the 1980 Masters.
Read: Longtime Augusta National caddy Marion Herrington helped Seve Ballesteros win the 1980 Masters
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Mike Hill
Lee Trevino hugs Mike Hill after the second round of the 2004 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf in Savannah, Georgia.
Read: Mike Hill was a PGA Tour Champions winner who teamed with Lee Trevino
John Harris
John Harris birdies the first playoff hole to beat Tom Jenkins and win the 2006 Commerce Bank Championship on the Red Course at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.
Read: John Harris was the last mid-amateur to win the US Amateur
Frank Wharton
Frank Wharton served as head golf professional at Fairlawn Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Read: Former PGA Tour player Frank Wharton was also a three-time NCAA champion
Cody “Beef” Franke
Cody “Beef” Franke has died at the age of 31.
Read: Cody ‘Beef’ Franke was a popular golf professional and content creator
Zoeller blurred
Fuzzy Zoeller celebrates after winning the 2002 Senior PGA Championship at Firestone Country Club in Akron.
Read: Fuzzy Zoeller was a two-time major winner and one of three rookies to win the Masters
“Jumbo” Ozaki
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki watches his drive on the second hole during the first round of the 1998 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
More: Larger-than-life Japanese star Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki dies at 78
This article was originally published on Golfweek: Famous golf people who died in 2025
