Lee Elder became the first Black to play in golf’s Master’s Championship on April 10, 1975. (July 14, 1934 – ) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PERSON VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
Lee Elder won the Monsanto Open, becoming the first Black pro golfer to qualify for the Masters Golf Championship on this date in 1974. Senior Tour Victories 1984: Suntree Senior Classic, Hilton Head Seniors International 1985: Denver Post Championship, Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest Commemorative, Digital Seniors Classic, Citizens Union Senior Golf Classic 1986: Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest […]
