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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Charlie Sifford’s Historic 1957 Win That Changed Golf

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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health &amp; wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.

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