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Jim Dent has won more than $6 million in his professional golfing career. Mr Dent surpassed the $5
million mark in earnings on the Senior Tour in 1997. Mr Dent grew up in Agusta, Ga., and served as a caddie at Augusta National
as a youngster. Mr Dent turned professional in 1966, joined the PGA Tour in 1970 and began his senior career in
1989. Mr Dent has 12 Senior PGA victories including the Home Depot Invitational in 1998.
Background
Turned
Pro: 1966
Birthday: 5/9/1939
College: Paine College
Height: 6'3"
Birthplace: Augusta, Ga.
Residence: Tampa,
Fla.
Exempt Status: Top 31 on 1997 Senior Tour money list
Senior Tour Victories
1989:
MONY Syracuse Senior Classic, Newport Cup
1990: Vantage at Dominion, MONY Syracuse Classic, Kroger Senior Classic, Crestar
Classic
1992: Newport Cup
1994: Bruno's Memorial Classic
1995: BellSouth Senior Classic at Opryland
1996:
Bank of Boston Classic
1997: The Home Depot Invitational
1998: Home Depot Invitational
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