Steve DiMeglio, who plied his trade with the Gannett property in Palm Springs, California, before becoming a national golf reporter for USA Today and Golfweek, died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.
Many in the golf world, including Tiger Woods, paid their respects after learning the news.
Here’s a look at what others are saying about DiMeglio, who was born in Minnesota, but moved near the PGA Tour home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The PGA TOUR joins the golf world in mourning the loss of our friend, golf journalist Steve DiMeglio.
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… https://t.co/uOH2KvrrVY
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 1, 2025
Was just with Steve at Tiger’s event in the Bahamas. Was doing his best to try and get better. Just last week we texted and I asked how he was doing. “Not great but I feel worse when reading one of your stories.” Nobody took more grief – and dished it out – than Dimegs. One of a… https://t.co/sRJH5gYQ8k
— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) January 1, 2025
My heart is heavy today. Steve DiMeglio was, quite literally, one of a kind. A friend to everyone. Like so many others, I’ll really miss him. pic.twitter.com/KG4uaaqPLl
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelGolf) January 1, 2025
R.I.P., Steve DiMeglio. Your cancer battle inspired so many. Golf loses a wonderful advocate and journalist. Humanity loses a really good soul. Close pals for over 2 decades, we debated plenty of issues, but always with healthy respect. Even gave me his mom’s lasagna recipe! 💔 pic.twitter.com/J6BA1xfvNM
— Dottie Pepper (@dottie_pepper) January 1, 2025
Another body blow to golf and journalism. As much as I enjoyed covering golf tournaments with Steve what I will miss most is our discussions about baseball and politics. A good man. RIP my friend: https://t.co/ifvtMT0TAX
— Ron Sirak (@ronsirak) January 1, 2025
I sat next to Steve DiMeglio at many a major @Golfweek. The media center, wherever we might be, was his home and his happy place. He loved to watch the best in the world tee it up and to spin stories on deadline, then enjoy a smoke & a bud light. Cancer sucks. #RIP
— Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) January 1, 2025
@Steve_DiMeglio had a giant heart and personality packed into a small body. He was such a good sport about all the ribbing and dished it out just as well. Such a good friend and we all had so much fun together on the golf trail. After a valiant fight, rest peacefully my friend. pic.twitter.com/uNbZwvhVh8
— Scott Michaux 🇺🇦 (@ScottMichaux) January 1, 2025
Our thoughts are with the golf community as we mourn the loss of one of golf media’s finest. A friend to so many, Steve’s impact on the game and the relationships he built will continue to be felt. “Onward” indeed. https://t.co/BEJgnRgxDs
— USGA (@USGA) January 1, 2025
The one thing all of golf agreed on was that we wanted to see @Steve_DiMeglio win his match vs cancer. No one in the sport had a larger gallery over the past two years. Steve will be forever remembered as a major champion….as a writer, laugh and a friend. ❤️ @USATODAY pic.twitter.com/TAea3K2bko
— LeslieAnne Wade (@LeslieAnneWade) January 1, 2025
RIP STEVE
UGH! I just received the call I dread. My dear friend Legendary Golf Writer Steve
DiMeglio just passed away at 63 from rectal cancer. I just spoke to Steve last week. He was struggling but felt so optimistic. I sent him my anti nausea candies. This is heartbreaking. In… pic.twitter.com/GSRP4IN42G— michaeljwhelan (@mikejwhelan) January 1, 2025
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Steve dimeglio former usa today reporter remembered
