Tim Rosaforte, a senior writer at Golf Digest for more than 20 years and a former Golf Channel broadcaster.
Tom died last Tuesday of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., according to longtime family friend Craig Dolch.
He was 66 years old.
Born Oct. 25, 1955, in Mount Kisco, New York.
Rosaforte began his career in journalism in 1977 at the Tampa Times after graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island.
He played linebacker on the football team.
He wrote for three other Florida newspapers before joining Sports Illustrated in 1994.
Two years later, he was hired as a senior writer for sister publications Golf World and Golf Digest, and he remained on the staff of Golf Digest until 2018.
He won more than 40 writing awards and was the author of three books.
In a statement Tuesday, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said, “The PGA Tour family lost a friend today in Tim Rosaforte, one of the great golf journalists of his generation.”
Rosaforte is survived by his wife Genevieve and two daughters, Genna and Molly, and three grandchildren.
When is Tim Rosaforte funeral and burial service?
As of now, no plans have been revealed about his funeral.
Once his family or representative gives any new update, we shall bring you the details on it.
