Jim Dent

Jim Dent, a pro golfer who broke through to the PGA during a time when Black golfers. Please accept my sincere condolences to the Dent family, many, many friends, and colleagues for your beloved Mr. Jim Dent. Mr. Jim Dent was a pro golfer who broke through to the PGA during a time when Black golfers were rare. Mr. Jim Dent was a World Golf Hall of Famer who won many PGA Tour events and became known for his antics on the course. He had a wonderful career in the sport world of golf. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Jim Dent. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Jim Dent. He had a tremendous career and accomplishment.

Jim you will be truly miss RIP

I watched him play in the Tallahassee Open as a little boy and had the pleasure to meet and talk with him in 2012. Mr. Dent was a kind, compassionate and humble gentleman.
That same day, I was paired with his son in a tournament at Capital City Country Club. Jim, Jr. is a respectful gentleman and carries himself in a way that would make his father proud.
What an amazing legacy Mr. Dent leaves us. I feel like I´m better to know his story and to have shared a brief time with him. He will be missed by so many and certainly had a life worth celebrating. He´s the longest hitter in heaven!

My deepest sympathy is with Jim´s family and friends. May the fond memories always be remembered. And may Almighty God comfort and strengthen you all.

I met Jim Dent a legendary player during a celebratory event at the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, "The Patch," a course many Blacks played in the south. He was highlighted among the African American greats as a Pioneer in golf! He helped many people. There's also a street nearby bearing his name, Jim Dent Way at Augusta National. He was known earlier on as golf's longest driver and the advent of his own golf club, Big Bertha. He leaves a legacy of memories and will be dearly missed. God bless the Dent family.
JR

He was a very good friend of mine, and he will truly be missed! I´m praying God speed strength unto all of us, who knew this great golf player as well as a good man....selah
Praying Peace

I met you in Indianapolis, Indiana at Coffin Golf Course, playing with my uncles Fred "fast freddie" and PGA pro Forrest 'Tom" Jones from Indiana University. You inspired me to continue playing golf. You will be missed. Darrell McCrackin

I remember following Jim, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklas in a practice round at August National in the 1980's.

Big Jim Dent as we Caddies called you. Growing up I Charlotte, North Carolina we didn´t have many black heroes but when Jim Dent, Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown,Lee Elder,
& Cal Peete started playing they were our heroes. The noise at the Caddie Shack was so loud when they were playing good at a tournament. Big Jim drove a red Cadillac convertible and we were impressed. A Caddy´s Golfer! Rest In Heaven Sir. You made us proud!

Such an amazing golfer with an outstanding career. His dedication and determination opened doors and broke down barriers for so many to come after him. Truly a credit to the sport and a person that helped others in many ways outside of golf.

The Clarence Stokes family sends their condolences. Prayers for the Dent family.

Condolences to the Dent family we all sandhill family RIP JIM. FROM STEPHEN WINFIELD AND FAMILY.M

Very sorry about Jim he was a good man and friend, I enjoyed playing a few rounds of golf with him, he will be missed.

My condolences.

R.I.P. You are at the 19th hole Jim

May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

Used to watch him hit balls at Rogers Park at the north end of the range by the oak tree.

We were fortunate to see him play in Champions Tour events in Napa and Sonoma. He seemed to be a very classy gentleman and we are sure he was exactly what he seemed. May he rest in peace and God bless his family.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Jim Dent. What a beautiful legacy he has left his family and those of us who came behind him. May our Lord give your family comfort and strength as you mourn the loss of your loved one.

So sorry to see a nice man and a ground breaker pass away. I find it odd that a man who played a game based on strokes was taken by a stroke. May his memory encourage others to play the game