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

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  1. ↑ McDaniel, Pete (April 2000). "The trailblazer - Twenty-five years ago, Lee Elder became the first black golfer in the Masters". Golf Digest. 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. Associated Press. November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.