Mary Benton

Mary Benton

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Mary Benton was Jim Dent's aunt who raised him after he lost both parents by the age of 12. She was protective of Dent and expressed concerns about him caddying, believing it could lead him toward gambling, which ultimately shaped his early experiences in golf.

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Jim Dent was raised by his aunt, Mary Benton, who opposed him caddying at The Patch.

Jim Dent, Augusta caddie turned pioneering Black golfer, dies aged 85 | Golf
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-04
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