Steve DiMeglio, a respected golf journalist whose insightful reporting and personal courage won the admiration of the golfing world, passed away at the age of 63.
DiMeglio, who spent decades covering the sport for USA Today and Golfweek, succumbed to his battle with cancer after a courageous two-and-a-half-year fight.
Tiger Woods Reflects on Steve DiMeglio’s Impact
“Unfortunately, the golf world lost part of our family today, beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio,”Woods wrote in a tribute posted on X.
“I was always very close to Steve and we texted and talked about how he needed to keep fighting to get better so we could see each other in the Bahamas last month. And we did. I am so grateful for that.”
Woods added, “This is a very sad day for all of golf. We have truly lost a friend.”
In a touching video from the event, Woods and DiMeglio shared a warm embrace, with DiMeglio joking, “I came all the way down here to hold the door open for you, big man.”
DiMeglio’s impact in the golf world
“Steve was incredibly plugged-in, had some of the best sources in the sport, and would do anything you asked as an editor,” said Roxanna Scott, executive editor of USA Today Sports.
