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He became the first African American golfer on the PGA Tour. It was not an easy

feat. He was restricted to all-black golf tournaments before seeking his way to the
PGA. Once he broke down the barrier and made his way into the prestigious
event, he faced heavy criticism and backlash for his efforts, but it was he who
finally got the Tour to drop their “Caucasian Only" clause. He clearly paved the
way for future African American golfers. Who is he?

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Charles Luther Sifford

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He was the first African American to play on the PGA Tour. He won the Greater Hartford Open in 1967 and the Los Angeles Open in 1969.

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