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Charles Sifford

Charles Sifford

World Golf Hall of Fame member Charles Sifford was the first African-American golfer to play and win on the PGA TOUR. Charles made his first attempt at qualifying for the PGA TOUR in 1952, falling subject to threats and racial abuse. After winning the Long Beach Open in 1957 and gaining recognition among the professional community, Charles became a member of the PGA TOUR in 1961.

He captured his first senior victory at the 1975 PGA Seniors’ Championship and began playing on the Champions Tour (formerly known as the Senior Tour) when it was formed in 1980.

AWARDS & HONORS
2004 Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame
2006 Received an honorary degree from the University of St. Andrews
2007 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendants Association of America
2008 Golden Tea Award by Metropolitan Golf Writers Association
2009 Charlie Sifford Exemption at the Northern Trust Open
Fast Facts
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2)
1967 Greater Hartford Open Invitational
1969 Los Angeles Open
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (8)
1975 PGA Seniors' Championship
1980 Suntree Classic
1988 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Legendary Division
1989 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Legendary Division
1991 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Legendary Division
1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division
1999 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division
2000 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division