The greatest story Tom Ramsey never wrote is the one about his own life.

Golf writer, entrepreneur, wine connoisseur, pilot and medical marvel – Ramsey’s life was every bit as remarkable as the many famous names with whom he crossed paths while travelling the globe.Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan.

Billionaires and superstars, first-class travel, five-star hotels and an open invitation to the world’s most exclusive golf courses.

The legendary Australian golf writer died on Wednesday. Cancer, his companion for more than a decade, finally took its toll. He was cremated in a private ceremony yesterday and his ashes will be spread at his favourite course, Royal County Down in Ireland, the country of his birth.

Ramsey was News Limited’s chief golf writer for four decades. He edited TV Week magazine and worked on Australasian Post and various newspapers around the country.

For the full article, click here click hereTom is survived by his wife Carmel and son Andrew.

Reproduced courtesy of The Daily Telegraph