Golfer Charlie Sifford broke barriers to become the first African American to play in the PGA tour in the 1960s. He was instrumental in compelling the PGA to formally end its 1931-1961 Caucasians only membership clause. Described as the “Jackie Robinson of golf”, the then-39-year-old was already playing past his prime and despite the mistreatment...
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