Jim Dent, a pioneering Black golfer from Augusta, Georgia, passed away on May 2, 2025, at 85, leaving behind his wife of 21 years and seven children.
He was a pioneer who rose from caddying at Augusta National to becoming a celebrated professional golfer.
Jim Dent’s wife, Willye Malveaux, and their loving family survive him. Their story is one of resilience, love, and breaking barriers…