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
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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