Billy Horschel remembered his bonding with golf writer Steve DiMeglio and has penned an emotional parting note on X. The writer died at the age of 63 after battling cancer.
Horschel tweeted:
“Sad day for the golfing world. Steve DiMeglio was one of the most well liked and respected people in the media. We had a great relationship and I always loved 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! 💔"
DiMeglio contributed to USA Today Sports for years and was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Executive Editor of USA Today Sports, Roxanna Scott said:
“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 bets and his wonderful storytelling.”
Horschel will start his new year with The Sentry Tournament at the Kapalua Plantation Course on January 2. He didn't play at 2024's The Sentry Tournament and his last event was the Tour Championship, where he finished at T23 after shooting 6 under 279.
Tiger Woods pays tribute to late golf writer Steve DiMeglio
Tiger Woods shared details about his last meeting with Steve DiMeglio at the 2024 Hero World Challenge. He tweeted:
“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 am so grateful for that. This a very sad day for all of golf. We have truly lost a friend.”
The Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas was the last tournament Woods played in.