Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87. The PGA Tour announced ...

It was shortly after 2 p.m. when the red limousine passed under the canopy of leaves on Magnolia Lane, pulling into the circular driveway at Augusta National Golf Club. Lee Elder was running late. He ...

AUGUSTA — The year was 1975, and bell-bottom trousers were in fashion and “The Hustle” was a No. 1 disco hit. “Jaws” was a smash at the box office, and “All in the Family” reigned on the small screen.

THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF) — The 9th Annual Golf Tournament returns Thursday, June 5, at the Belle Meade Country Club in Thomson, Georgia, with a special tribute marking the 50th anniversary of Lee Elder ...

Golf pioneer Lee Elder has died at the age of 87. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and he paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. The PGA ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Lee Elder played through the scourge of ...

Golf pioneer Lee Elder has died at the age of 87. "Lee was a good player, but most important[ly], a good man who was very well respected by countless people. The game of golf lost a hero in Lee Elder, ...