The Black History Podcast

EP 4 - The Jackie Robinson of Golf Charlie Sifford


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In this episode I share the story of a black man that most people have never heard of, Mr. Charlie Sifford. Mr. Sifford was the first black golfer to earn his PGA card in 1960.
Mr. Sifford is often known as the "Jackie Robinson of Golf" because like Jackie Robinson, he had to overcome mountain of racism and harassment just to play the game he enjoyed since he was a kid.
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The Black History PodcastBy Anthony McNeil