Charlie Sifford
Charles L. Sifford (Juin 2, 1922 – Februar 3, 2015) wis an American professional golfer. He helpit black golfers tae bi pairt o the PGA o America.[1] Sifford wis born in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2004, Sifford became the first African American inductit intae the World Golf Hall of Fame.[2] In November 2014, Preses Barack Obama awardit him the 2014 Presidential Medal o Freedom.[3]
Sifford de'ed in Cleveland, Ohio frae complications frae a stroke at the age o 92.[4]
References
[eedit | edit soorce]- ↑ Glenn, Rhonda (7 Februar 2012). "A Hard Road to Golf Glory". USGA. Archived frae the original on 24 Februar 2014. Retrieved 5 Februar 2015.
- ↑ "Sifford set to break another barrier: World Golf Hall of Fame will welcome first black member". MSNBC. Associated Press. 13 November 2004. Archived frae the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 5 Februar 2015.
- ↑ "President Obama Announces the Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients". The White House. 10 November 2014. Archived frae the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Golf pioneer Charlie Sifford dies". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 Februar 2015.