Charlie Sifford
Professional golfer, first African American on PGA Tour
Born
1922
104 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Became the first African American to compete on the PGA Tour after breaking racial barriers in professional golf. Won the 1967 Greater Hartford Open and the 1975 Long Beach Open. Pioneered the path for future generations of golfers. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2014, recognizing contributions to the sport.
Won the Greater Hartford Open in 1967
Secured victory at the Long Beach Open in 1975
Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2014
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