Lee Elder, Who Broke a Golf Color Barrier, Dies at 87
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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Lee Elder, Who Broke a Golf Color Barrier, Dies at 87
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Golf pioneer Lee Elder, who broke the race barrier at the Masters, dies at 87
Elder made history in 1975 when he became the first Black golfer to compete at the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club..
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