Jim Dent inducted into Caddie Hall of Fame, Black caddies of Augusta National honored

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black Historical past is honoring Black caddies of Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership.

“You began at Augusta Nation Membership and also you graduate from there to Augusta Nationwide. You needed to put in work at Augusta Nation Membership to get to Augusta Nationwide. That was the deal,” mentioned Tommy Bennett, who caddied 18 Masters tournaments.

“I at all times preferred caddying, however after I bought on the market, I form of fell in love with it,” mentioned Otis Buck Moore, who caddied 30 years.

One former caddie turned skilled golfer bought a particular highlight. Jim Dent caddied his first Masters match when he was 15.

“It was enjoyable you understand. I bought a sense that I assumed I may play,” Dent mentioned.

At 17, he spent $30 of his caddying cash on his first set of golf equipment. That led to a fairly a powerful profession.

“After I made it to the tour in 1970, that was the best feeling ever,” Dent mentioned.

Dent has 12 PGA Champions Tour victories. However this occasion is recognizing his first profession as a caddie. He’s being inducted into the Caddie Corridor of Fame together with his household by his facet.

“It’s a humbling expertise. We’re so pleased with my dad and all the pieces he’s executed and needed to undergo to get so far,” Dent’s son Joseph Dent mentioned.

Joseph Dent adopted in his father’s footsteps and have become knowledgeable golfer. He says he realized from the most effective.

“Ever since I used to be a child, I at all times needed to be like my dad. I at all times noticed him enjoying golf and touring. I didn’t actually know the importance of it on the time, however I knew I needed to do what he was doing,” Dent mentioned.

Saturday on the Patch, the museum is internet hosting the sixth annual golf match fundraiser at 8 am.