Esteemed golf writer Ronald Green passed away on Sept. 18 in Charlotte after a brief illness, his son, Ron Jr., announced on Facebook. Green, who was 95, was a long-time sports columnist for the Charlotte News and the Charlotte Observer, writing about some of the most memorable events and people in the region for more than 50 years.

Ron Green, an award-winning journalist who covered the Masters for 60 consecutive years, has died. He was 95. Green died Wednesday, according to his son, Ron Green Jr., who posted the news on Facebook.

The golf community received heartbreaking news this week. Longtime writer Ron Green Sr. has passed away at the age of 95. Green had an incredible career covering golf, make no mistake about it. He was known for his work with the Charlotte News and the Charlotte Observer.