During this interview with Charlie Sifford Jr., I tried to get some insight, into what it was like to be the son of a person like Dr. Sifford, whose sacrifice and determination, has made a lasting impact in the world of golf.

I wanted to get a glimpse of what it was like for Charlie Sifford Jr. and his siblings, to witness the sacrifices, struggles and eventually the joy, their father experienced during his journey, of becoming the first black PGA card member.

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[02:02] Learn some of who Dr. Charlie Sifford was and some of his accomplishments.

[04:39] Charlie Jr. talks about how his father was introduced to the game of golf.

[06:00] Hear the first time that Charlie Jr., realized how important of a figure his dad was to the world.

[08:23] Charlie shares the time he caddie for his dad on the PGA Seniors tour.

[09:35] I wanted to hear what Charlie's favorite memory of his father is, outside of the game of golf.

[11:06] There were times when Dr. Sifford wanted to give up, but Mrs. Sifford would always remind him of the conversation he had with Jackie Robinson.

[16:18] I talked to Chalie Jr. about, did he or his brother feel any pressure to live up to the Sifford name or follow in their father's footsteps.

[17:35] Charlie shares the events of the day that his father finally got his PGA member's card.

[20:32] I was curious how the other players on the PGA tour treated Dr. Sifford. And what was Dr. Sifford's relationship with Tiger Woods like.

[23:07] Here we discuss one of the happiest days in Dr. Sifford's life, the day he received the "Medal of Freedom" from President Barack Obama.

[27:42] Charlie shares why his family agreed to take part in the centennial celebration for his dad.

You can hear all about the Centennial Celebration, in episode 6, where I discuss it, with long time friend of Dr. Sifford and one of the organizers, Russ Crockett.