Lee Elder

Lee Elder in 1975.

Robert Lee Elder (July 14, 1934 – November 28, 2021) was an American professional golfer. He is best remembered for becoming the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament in 1975.[1][2] He was born in Dallas, Texas.

Elder died on November 28, 2021 in Escondido, California at the age of 87.[3][4][5]

References

  1. McDaniel, Pete (April 2000). The trailblazer - Twenty-five years ago, Lee Elder became the first black golfer in the Masters. Golf Digest. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HFI/is_4_51/ai_60121185. Retrieved March 3, 2009. 
  2. "The Courage of Lee Elder". Sports Illustrated. April 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved March 3, 2009.
  3. Newberry, Paul (November 29, 2021). "Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87". WAFF48.
  4. Fields, Bill (November 29, 2021). "Lee Elder, a trailblazer and four-time Tour winner, passes away at 87". PGA Tour.
  5. "Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play in Masters, dies at age 87". ESPN. November 29, 2021. https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/32745449/lee-elder-first-black-player-play-masters-dies-age-87. Retrieved November 29, 2021.