It is “my honor” to dedicate the Cologuard Classic 2025 performance to Steve DiMeglio, said Stewart Cink. The veteran golfer has always been an admirer of the famed writer. In fact, he also considered DiMeglio “his friend.” DiMeglio was a beloved member of the golf coverage team of USA Today & Golfweek. As a person, he was remembered for being hilarious and extremely dedicated. As a writer, his pieces were often major hits among golfers and fans alike. DiMeglio’s work often included beautiful storytelling that could turn even the most oblivious individuals into an avid golf follower. Such was his impact on the sport.

Players often enjoyed their interactions with DiMeglio and trusted him to present the best story of their careers. He was a highly reliable member of the golf community, and his contributions to the golf narrative will always be missed. So, how did the PGA Tour Champions pay tribute to Steve DiMeglio two months after his passing in January 2025?

Senior Tour pro honors beloved golf writer

The PGA Tour Champions have never shied away from expressing their gratitude towards the associates of golf who have passed away. Recently, Bernhard Langer & Co.’s sweet gesture for another famous journalist, Jeff Babineau, had also come to light. They dedicated the 2025 Chubbs Classic to the writer’s career and life and also left a memorabilia for his family. And now, another PGA Tour Champions legend has honored the memory of the late Steve DiMeglio.

Stewart Cink did mention that he will dedicate his 2025 Cologuard Classic performance to the late writer. However, the latest reports show just how the veteran golfer is celebrating the life of the reporter on the course. Teeing off at the La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Arizona, Cink was seen sporting a ribbon on his cap. The blue colored ribbon had the words “In memory of Steve DiMeglio” printed on it. Apart from playing the entire event for the writer, the blue ribbon also shows how committed Cink is to paying respect to DiMeglio. The tweet of the same was shared by the PGA Tour Champions’ official account.

The ribbon is indeed a beautiful gesture by Stewart Cink. But how close is he to winning the 2025 Cologuard Classic for Steve DiMeglio? Let’s find out.

Stewart Cink’s performance at the 2025 Cologuard Classic

Two rounds of the 2025 Cologuard Classic are already completed. The final round of the event is ongoing as Stewart Cink sits at the second spot on the leaderboard. In the first couple of rounds, he has managed a 10-under par 132. That included 14 birdies and 4 bogeys in 54 holes.

Speaking of his competition, 1x PGA Tour winner Greg Chalmers is sitting 1 stroke away from Cink. Chalmers has never won a PGA Tour Champions event after participating in 22 tournaments. However, Stewart Cink has already tasted victory in just 17 events as he won the 2024 Ally Challenge. Do you think Stewart Cink will win the 2025 Cologuard Classic and lift the title to honor Steve DiMeglio? Let us know in the comments section.