Lee Elder, Who Broke a Golf Color Barrier, Dies at 87
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In his prime he played in a league for Black players, but in 1975, at 40, he became the first African- American to take part in the Masters tournament.
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In his prime he played in a league for Black players, but in 1975, at 40, he became the first African- American to take part in the Masters tournament.
Full ArticleElder made history in 1975 when he became the first Black golfer to compete at the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club..