Lee Elder, , the First Black Golfer
Invited to the Masters, , Dies at 87.
ABC News reports that Elder,
an icon in the sport, has died. .
Elder broke down racial barriers and
paved the way for other Black golfers. .
Elder broke down racial barriers and
paved the way for other Black golfers. .
On November 29, the PGA Tour announced that
Elder's death had been confirmed by his family.
Elder was a native of Texas who made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had previously been an all-white tournament.
Elder was a native of Texas who made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had previously been an all-white tournament.
Elder earned his invitation with a win
at the Monsanto Open in 1974. .
In April, Elder appeared with Jack Nicklaus
and Gary Player for the Masters'
ceremonial opening tee shots. .
In April, Elder appeared with Jack Nicklaus
and Gary Player for the Masters'
ceremonial opening tee shots. .
According to ABC, Elder was in poor health
at the time and unable to take a swing,
but proudly held up his driver at the first tee. .
According to ABC, Elder was in poor health
at the time and unable to take a swing,
but proudly held up his driver at the first tee. .
For me and my family,
I think it was one of the
most emotional experiences
that I have ever witnessed
or been involved in, Lee Elder, via ABC.
For me and my family,
I think it was one of the
most emotional experiences
that I have ever witnessed
or been involved in, Lee Elder, via ABC.
The chairman of Augusta National Golf Club
and the Masters, Fred Ridley, called Elder, “a true pioneer in the game of golf.”.
Lee was an inspiration to so many
young men and women of color
not only through his play,
but also through his commitment
to education and community, Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club
and the Masters, via ABC.
Lee was an inspiration to so many
young men and women of color
not only through his play,
but also through his commitment
to education and community, Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club
and the Masters, via ABC.
Lee will always be a part of the
history of the Masters Tournament.
His presence will be sorely missed,
but his legacy will continue
to be celebrated, Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club
and the Masters, via ABC
