Golf November 29, 2021 7:28 pm

Lee Elder, 1st Black Golfer to Play Masters, Dies at Age 87

Lee Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open. Elder, who fought through numerous obstacles to become the first Black golfer to play in the Masters, died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour announced Monday.

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