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AFRICAN AMERICANS and the PGA TOUR… Where’s the love!
The PGA Tour is one of the most prestigious professional golf tours in the world and has been a mainstay of the sport since its inception in 1929. Over the years, the tour has featured some of the greatest golfers of all time, including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. However, despite the talent and success of these and other great players, the PGA Tour has historically been dominated by white players. In recent years, however, there has been a significant increase in the number of African-American golfers competing on the PGA Tour. Today, there are several talented African-American...
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD of THE SHADY REST GOLF CLUB?
Shady Rest Golf Club is a historic golf course located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The club was founded in 1922 by a group of African American golfers who were seeking a place where they could play and socialize without facing segregation and discrimination.At the time, many golf clubs in the United States were segregated, and black golfers were often not allowed to join or play at these clubs. Shady Rest Golf Club was founded as a response to this segregation, and it quickly became a popular destination for black golfers in the New Jersey area.The club was also home...
THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF CHAMPION … CALVIN PEETE
The first African American golf champion was Calvin Peete, who won the 1982 Greater Milwaukee Open. Peete was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1943 and grew up in poverty. Despite facing many challenges and setbacks, he persevered and eventually became one of the most successful and respected golfers of his time. Peete began playing golf at a young age, but it wasn't until he was in his 20s that he began competing professionally. He joined the PGA Tour in 1979 and quickly made a name for himself with his consistent play and impressive shot-making abilities. In 1982, he achieved the...
TIGER WOODS & SON commit to PNC CHAMPIONSHIP
🚨#BREAKING: Tiger Woods and son Charlie commit to playing in the PNC Championship at The Ritz Carlton in Orlando. Two day, 36 hole event, Dec 17-18th means TW will be on TVs for 3 straight weekends starting next week. Welcome to Tiger SZN. 🐅