Charlie Sifford

Charlie Sifford (1961)

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

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  1. ↑ Glenn, Rhonda (February 7, 2012). "A Hard Road to Golf Glory". USGA. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sifford set to break another barrier: World Golf Hall of Fame will welcome first black member". MSNBC. Associated Press. November 13, 2004. Archived from the original on November 14, 2004.
  3. ↑ "President Obama Announces the Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients". The White House. November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Golf pioneer Charlie Sifford dies". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.