Tiger Woods’ tribute after death of beloved member | Golf News

Steve DiMeglio, a revered USA Today and Golfweek author who had spent many years overlaying the PGA Tour, has died on the age of 63, surrendering to rectal most cancers after a courageous two-year battle. DiMeglio, who handed away at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, this week, had been brazenly chronicling his struggle with the illness on social media after its analysis in 2022 and the following discovery of its unfold to his liver, regardless of a number of chemotherapy periods.

The author used his platform not simply to share his journey but in addition to encourage early screenings for others who may need considerations. After his death, Tiger Woods referred to DiMeglio as a “friend” because the PGA Tour star joined different distinguished figures in expressing condolences.

In his poignant tribute on Twitter, Woods shared: “Unfortunately, the golf world lost part of our family today, beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio. 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’m so grateful for that. This a very unhappy day for all of golf. We have really misplaced a good friend.”

Golfer Billy Horschel took to Twitter to express his sorrow, stating: “Sad day for {the golfing} world. Steve DiMeglio was one of essentially the most well-liked and revered people within the media. We had a great relationship and I all the time liked our banter back and forth.

“Even with what he was going through, he kept his spirit about him and would still give me a hard time about my clothing choices. I’m going to miss him greatly, as is the golfing world!”

The Executive Editor of USA Today, the place DiMeglio spent years honing his craft, paid tribute by saying: “He had a passion for golf that was reflected in his writing and all of the relationships he built through the years. I loved seeing the video of Steve being greeted by Tiger in the Bahamas last month.

“I’m sure that meant a lot to Steve. We will all miss Steve’s thoughtfulness, his updates on his sports activities bets and his fantastic storytelling.”

Meanwhile, the PGA Tour joined in the outpouring of grief with their statement reading: “The PGA TOUR joins the golf world in mourning the loss of our good friend, golf journalist Steve DiMeglio.

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“A fixture at TOUR events for nearly two decades and beloved by players, he inspired us all with his unique perspective, humor, and love of the game, even in the midst of his recent, arduous battle with cancer. In the words of our friend Steve, ‘Onward.'”