Tag: Racial barriers in golf
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Lee Elder’s 1975 Masters debut as the first Black golfer marked a historic moment in golf. Fifty years later, his legacy continues to influence the sport’s evolution towards inclusion.
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Discover the inspiring story of Bill Powell, the trailblazer behind Clearview Golf Club, America’s first integrated golf course designed, built, and managed by an African American, breaking down racial barriers and leaving a lasting legacy.
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