Iconic black golfer looks to future Jun 3, 2008
"Elder started his path to pro golf like other black golfers such as Charlie Sifford -- as a caddie. But until the early 1960s, the PGA Tour had a "Caucasians Only" clause that prevented such promising golfers as Sifford, Teddy Rhodes and Bill Spiller from playing with the Littlers and Goalbys."Teddy and Bill, they really battled hard," Casper said. "Charlie had it hard, but it wasn't what they had to experience. "Goalby said Rhodes, who died in 1969 at age 55, had a "classic golf swing" and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Joe Jimenez, longtime head professional at J.C.C.C., dies at age 81 Aug 14, 2007
Jimenez also teamed with Charlie Sifford to capture Demaret Division titles at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf from 1998-2000. In 2005 and 2006, he and Sifford combined to take second in the division. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Broward group raises funds to get more minority children to pick up golf Apr 5, 2007
That forced black players such as Bill Spiller, Teddy Rhodes and Charlie Sifford to play in United Golfers Association tournaments, a national association for black golfers during the nation's segregated past. In the 1960s, Sifford, later named to the World Golf Hall of Fame, won two PGA tournaments and helped pave the way for Lee Elder and Calvin Peete. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Tiger's First Masters Title Changed Golf Apr 1, 2007
" The results say Woods is arguably the most-recognized athlete in the world. Maybe its most popular, too. Television ratings soar when he plays and sag when he does not. He is an advertiser's dream, blending good looks, a spotless image and personality to rank as one of the most sought-after pitchmen. Yet, there is one thing - the elephant in the living room - that clashes with all the rosy predictions for what Woods would most assuredly do for pro golf. Ten years later, one golf question has... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
One More Jump On The Journey Mar 29, 2007
" Nevertheless, inductees like Charlie Sifford, Calvin Peete, Jim Dent and Ted Rhodes bring credibility to even the most humble surrounding. More importantly, their contributions are acknowledged and never to be forgotten. Like Charlie's. "My proudest moment is when I won my first senior tour event," he said. "I won plenty of golf tournaments, but to win on the Senior PGA Tour, and the way I did it, gives me great ease and comfort. "I was probably the only cross-handed player ever to compete on... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Multiracial mirrors Mar 25, 2007
Woods has said he's proud of being black and calls Charlie Sifford, the pioneering first black PGA pro, his "honorary grandfather." And yet, in a telling measure of changing times, Woods calls himself "Cablinasian." He coined the neologism to convey his white, black, Native American and Asian heritage. The golf champion and his wife, Elin Nordegren, expect their first child this summer. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Bonds swung to music (Thom Loverro) Mar 11, 2007
-- Before Tiger Woods, who came to the District this week to announce his tour stop, the list of recognized black golfers in the history of the PGA Tour was a short one -- Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder and Calvin Peete ... Charlie Sifford -- the first black golfer on the PGA tour -- helped Bonds make his decision, laying out the racial barriers that he faced as a golf pioneer. (Washington Times, DC)
Tourney Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Feb 11, 2007
" The show has been enough to keep them coming back. Through the years, there have been golf legends by the cart load. Arnold Palmer, Don January, Miller Barber, Chi Chi Rodriguez and Lee Trevino played here. The same for Billy Casper, Charlie Sifford, Gene Littler and Tony Jacklin. You could have watched Tom Watson, Lee Elder, Doug Sanders, Roberto De Vicenzo, Tom Weiskopf and Raymond Floyd. "I think of the great times I had playing with Nicklaus there, playing with Arnold," Player said. "And... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
