Elder became first black player to qualify for Masters 43 years ago today
Lee Elder made history on this day in 1974, winning the Monsanto Open to become the first black player to qualify for the Masters, which he played in 1975.The victory was one of his 12 professional wins, including four on the PGA Tour and eight on the PGA Tour Champions. He was also the first black player to qualify and appear in the Ryder Cup, participating for the winning 1979 U.S. team.Take a look back at Elder's groundbreaking career by clicking here, or on the image below.
A pioneering force in the game of golf, Lee Elder will receive the USGA Bob Jones Award in a ceremony on June 12, 2019, during the week of the 119th U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links. Elder is the first African American to be honored with the prestigious award.
Lee Elder Talks Race in Golf - Metro Spirit
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Lee Elder and his wife and manager, Sharon Elder, sat down with The Metro Spirit at local Wild Wings Cafe this past week. According to GolfWorld, this summer, the 84-year-old will become the first African American to be awarded the USGA's Bob Jones Award, the association's highest honor.
Timeline of African-American achievements in golf - PGA.com
Pete Brown was the first African-American player to win a regular PGA event, recording his victory at the 1964 Waco Turner Open. Lee Elder was the first black man to play in the Masters, in 1975, and also the first African-American to represent the United States in the Ryder Cup, in 1979.
The man who defied death threats to play at the Masters - BBC
Lee Elder made history on this day in 1974, winning the Monsanto Open to become the first black player to qualify for the Masters, which he played in 1975. The victory was one of his 12
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Forty years ago, Lee Elder became the first black golfer to play in the US Masters - but when he qualified for the tournament, he received death threats and wondered whether taking part might cost
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Lee Elder became first black player to qualify for Masters 43
All Peete had to do was qualify, which he did for the first time in 1980 and has done every year since. About to begin his sixth Masters as one of 77 players teeing off today, he has emerged as a
Lee Elder to Receive USGA Bob Jones Award
Robert Lee Elder (born July 14, 1934) is a retired American professional golfer. In 1975 he became the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament, where he missed the cut. Elder was invited to the tournament after he won the 1974 Monsanto Open
The First Black Golfer in the PGA | Golfweek
Thirty-seven years ago today Lee Elder became the first black golfer ever to play in the Masters, breaking down racial barriers and paving the way for an entire generation of black golfers.
Lee Elder - Wikipedia
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