Lee Elder
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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ The Courage of Lee Elder. Sports Illustrated (April 7, 2008). Retrieved March 3, 2009.
- ↑ Newberry, Paul. Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87. WAFF48 (November 29, 2021).
- ↑ Fields, Bill. Lee Elder, a trailblazer and four-time Tour winner, passes away at 87 (November 29, 2021)PGA Tour.
- ↑ "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.
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