Lee Elder

Lee Elder

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"First African American in several categories"

Lee Elder broke the color barrier at Augusta as the first African American to play at the Masters in 1975. Mr. Elder was present during "Tiger Wood's" historic victory in 1997. Mr. Elder has combined for 12 victories on the PGA and Senior Tours, earning more than $1 million on each tour. Mr. Elder earned his first winner's check in 1974. Mr. Elder became involved with golf at the young age of 9 years old. Golf provided a means to put food on the table, after both parents met untimely deaths. Mr. Elder was also the first African American to play on a Ryder Cup Team in 1979.

Background
Turned Pro: 1959
Birthday: 7/14/1934
Height: 5'8"
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Residence: Pompano Beach, Fla.
Exempt Status: Top 31 on all-time money list

Senior Tour Victories
1984: Suntree Senior Classic, Hilton Head Seniors International
1985: Denver Post Championship, Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest
Commemorative, Digital Seniors Classic, Citizens Union Senior Golf
Classic
1986: Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest Commemorative
1988: Gus Machado Classic

PGA Tour Victories
1974: Monsanto Open
1976: Houston Open
1978: Greater Milwaukee Open, American Express Westchester
Classic

International Victories
1971: Nigerian Open