Charlie Sifford’s Historic 1957 Win That Changed Golf

10/11/2025 1 min
Charlie Sifford’s Historic 1957 Win That Changed Golf

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Episode Synopsis

In 1957, Charlie Sifford made history as the first African American to win a major golf tournament, capturing the Long Beach Open using a putter gifted by Joe Louis. His victory helped push the PGA of America to end its “Caucasian-only” clause in 1961 — a pivotal moment for racial equity in sports.
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