Golf World Reacts to Passing of Tim Rosaforte
Legendary golf writer Tim Rosaforte passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Within minutes of the news coming out, a heartbroken golf world took to social media to share stories and thoughts on the passing of a legend.
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I always loved this scene at the Association of Golf Writers dinner. While everyone was dining and boozing prior to the 2015 Open, there was Tim Rosaforte putting the finishing touches on a story. Hardest working man in the golf business! pic.twitter.com/aZRO9hrbOn
— Geoff Shackelford (@GeoffShac) January 11, 2022
Our colleague Tim Rosaforte passed away today after a battle with aggressive Alzheimer’s. Just 66. Beloved in golf. Broke stories, but never his word. Unselfish, tough but tender, trusted friend who’d do anything for you, a genuinely good soul. May his memory be a blessing.
— Rich Lerner (@RichLernerGC) January 11, 2022
Sad to hear the passing of Tim Rosaforte. He was such a good dude to me in both of my jobs, as a player and pundit. Loved this picture he took with my dad at the 2013 PGA. pic.twitter.com/AVQgihm3QN
— Rich Beem (@beemerpga) January 11, 2022
Tim Rosaforte was a great friend to the game.
— USGA (@USGA) January 11, 2022
Everyone at the USGA extends our deepest condolences to the entire Rosaforte family. https://t.co/C1pgYbKBQz pic.twitter.com/f9NB57xFkx
We are sad to hear of the passing of Tim Rosaforte. Tim was an incredible journalist and a great advocate for golf. He will be missed.
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 11, 2022
We extend our condolences to Tim's family and friends. https://t.co/rcV5SMKO6o
Tim Rosaforte was a titan of our industry. The insider's insider. Treated everyone with the utmost respect. You won't find anyone who'll say a bad word about him, and that's the strongest legacy anyone can leave. Alzheimer's is the worst. This is brutal. https://t.co/ZD8QoUR1lA
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) January 11, 2022
I'm gutted to hear about the death of Tim Rosaforte. We were comrades at SI in the mid-90s. Rosey was a great mentor and friend and a spirited golf companion. Also competitive as hell; later, he put me in a headlock in the Masters press room. I loved the guy and already miss him.
— Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck) January 11, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the loss of PGA Honorary Member and legendary golf journalist Tim Rosaforte. His wonderful grace, charm and insight will be dearly missed by his many friends at the PGA of America and all across the game of golf.https://t.co/YUwy0611ko
— PGA of America (@PGA) January 11, 2022
So incredibly sad about the passing of my friend and colleague #TimRosaforte. 66 years is far too short a time for this sweet, generous soul to have been with us. Thinking of his family. @GolfChannel @GolfDigest @GolfWorld @PGATOUR @PGA
— Jimmy Roberts (@JimmyRobertsNBC) January 11, 2022
Tim Rosaforte, #theMemorial Tournament 2021 Journalism Award recipient, will forever be remembered as a great friend, award-winning journalist, and inspiration to us all.
— #theMemorial (@MemorialGolf) January 11, 2022
Today we offer our thoughts and prayers to the entire Rosaforte family upon his passing. ❤️️ pic.twitter.com/WOw69qV2d0
As a TV golf insider, Tim Rosaforte was “The Original.” As a human being, he was simply one of the greatest to ever walk the face of this earth.
— Mark Rolfing (@MarkRolfingGC) January 11, 2022
Just got off the course & crestfallen to hear the news of Tim Rosaforte’s passing. Our stage manager, Alex Andrews, tells a story abt Rosy, that anytime someone new was on set, he would quietly ask her for their name, so he could address them properly. He was all class. Sad day.
— Brandel Chamblee (@chambleebrandel) January 11, 2022