Charlie Sifford
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Charles L. Sifford (June 2, 1922 – February 3, 2015) was an American professional golfer. He helped black golfers to be part of the PGA of America.[1] Sifford was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2004, Sifford became the first African American inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.[2] In November 2014, President Barack Obama awarded him the 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom.[3]
Sifford died in Cleveland, Ohio from complications from a stroke at the age of 92.[4]
References
- ↑ Glenn, Rhonda. A Hard Road to Golf Glory (February 7, 2012)USGA. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Sifford set to break another barrier: World Golf Hall of Fame will welcome first black member". MSNBC. November 13, 2004. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6463067/.
- ↑ President Obama Announces the Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients (November 10, 2014)The White House. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ↑ Golf pioneer Charlie Sifford diesESPN.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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