Featured ContentUniversity of St. Andrews awards Charlie Sifford honorary doctorate. He is only the second American golfer to receive this honor, in recognition of his achievements as a golfer and perseverence in the face of injustice.
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ben davis
A graduate of Detroit Northern High School, Ben distinguished himself as a player and instructor at a time few African-Americans were encouraged to participate in golf. His ye... (more)
lee elder
Lee Elder (1934 - ) is well known as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters in 1975 and 1977. He was also the first Black player in the South African PGA tournament in ... (more)
lake arbor golf club
Lake Arbor Golf Club (Washington, DC) was founded in 1967 by Hercules Pitts. Featuring an 18-hole, par-71 course that measures 6359 yds from the championship tees, Lake Arbor'... (more)
clearview golf club
Clearview Golf Club (Canton, OH) was the first golf course built, owned, and operated by African Americans. Founded by Bill Powell in 1946 as a response to then-segregated pub... (more)
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