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Remembering Big Jim: Golf’s Unsung Hero

Golf fans, we lost a true legend this week—Big Jim Dent, the original bomber off the tee and a trailblazer for Black golfers, passed away at 85. Dent wasn’t just a Champions Tour beast with 12 wins after 50; he broke barriers for HBCU athletes and helped open doors for guys like Tiger. The timing is wild, too—news came just after Tiger announced his new course at The Patch, Dent’s old stomping grounds. Dent’s kindness and legacy live on, both in the record books and in the hearts of those who knew him. #JimDent #GolfLegend #Trailblazer #HBCU #PGAChampions #GolfHistory #Sports