Golf Pioneer Charles Sifford Dies at 92

Charles Sifford, the first African-American man to play on the PGA Tour, died Tuesday night from complications of a stroke at age 92. His death came just three months after he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, the highest award any US non-military citizen can obtain. A caddie in his … Continue reading Golf Pioneer Charles Sifford Dies at 92 →

Golf with Obama Bad for Malaysian PM

Golf with the most powerful man in the world in Hawaii on Christmas Eve might have seemed like a good idea for Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, but the folks back home didn't agree. While Razak was golfing on a Marine base course, came during a family vacation that unfortunately coincided with massive flooding in … Continue reading Golf with Obama Bad for Malaysian PM →

PGA Pioneer Sifford Recognized by White House

Charles Sifford, the first African-American player on the PGA Tour, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama, the White House has announced. The 92-year-old Sifford was inspired to join the tour by a meeting with Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play professional baseball. Sifford turned pro when he was 17 … Continue reading PGA Pioneer Sifford Recognized by White House →

Michael Jordan, Barack Obama Trade Golf Barbs

In a recent sit-down with Back9Network president Ahmad Rashad, NBA legend Michael Jordan took a shot at the sitting US President, calling President Barack Obama a "sh*tty golfer." Old friends with Rashad, Jordan was keeping it light, adding, "I've never played with Obama, but I would. I'll take him out. He's a hack. Man, I'd … Continue reading Michael Jordan, Barack Obama Trade Golf Barbs →