Black History in Golf!

Please watch and learn about some of the wonderful achievement of African Americans within the game of golf. (George Franklin Grant, Bill Spiller, Charlie Sifford, Althea Gibson, Renee Powell, William Powell, Lee Elder, Calvin Peete, & Tiger Woods)

[@jr-xs9tf]

I started watching golf in the early 80s and was instantly drawn to Calvin Peete. So many were white country club guys that looked like me that anything different was compelling. After learnIng his days to riches story, I was fascinated.

[@jordanskates1231]

Great video! Hope to check out Clearview soon!

[@aprilnewell2411]

Great video!

[@mclachlanjames]

Great video! Calvin Peete was such a wonderful player. Hit it straighter than a laser beam.

[@RS-np2bk]

I played 18 holes with Calvin once. What a gentleman.

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Fantastic history lesson, much appreciated. All golfers need to know this.

[@user-su2mf5bm6n]

😎Missed Bill Wright in this video. Bill played on the PGA Tour and was one great guy. 🏌

[@JonathanMoosey]

I respect William Powell for his contributions on and off the course. His service to the United States during World War II I think is his greatest contribution overall.

[@tomchrobak4776]

I Remember watching Charlie Sifford play in a tournament in NW Washington. He smoked big cigars and frequently scowled. I am grateful for his commitment to his career 😊

[@xanthosagness5616]

Great video appreciate the history. Just started playing the game. Great to know the black golf history

[@patricerichards6265]

This is awesome History that needs to be told in the classroom for the young....✊🏾

[@dannyrand1733]

Exactly. Long overdue.

[@browningbelgium2326]

Let it be an example to all that golf was and still is a gentlemen's game though some have forgotten.

[@gregorywalker8746]

Appreciate this video. However, there are some additional Black golfers who should be recognized: John Shippen was the first Black man to play in the US Open (1896); following Charlie Sifford on to the PGA Tour were Pete Brown (first Black golfer to win a PGA Tour event), Jim Dent, Walter Morgan and Jim Thorpe. All won tournaments on the PGA Tour and/or the PGA Senior Tour. All deserve to be recognized.

[@dnagolfinstruction5950]

Mr. Walker, I appreciate your comments! I will remind you that anyone has the ability to speak on our history, and you can always make an additional video with those not mentioned here. This video was created for that purpose, to spark the interests and begin conversation about our history. Thanks

[@michaelc1129]

Powerful video. Thank U for very educational, amazing American golf history .

[@ARMYERS108]

Thank you for the education. I wish you the best in your business and on the course.

[@averymiller7175]

Very nice video. I applaud your efforts to scratch the surface. What about the Lincoln Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia?

[@ruckspring07]

Well done, Sir

[@corey_watsonkyagent]

Was @ the Buick open 97-99 it was an awesome experience! Now my journey has begun. Thanks for this!

[@lawofvisualization]

Amazing video

[@afrofy2431]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾⛳️✔️💯

[@Chendoart]

Good video, excellent work. I'm working on opening up golf for everyone in Mexico.

[@livingthedreamdaybyday6616]

Thank you for taking the time to share the black pioneers in the sport of golf. Great video!

[@titleistprov69]

Very cool video. Learned a lot - these men and women were some brave cool cats. Inspiring…

[@Avucs]

Great video, thank you.

[@4lowridingco601]

i wish i was around to see these guys play and show my support for some of the greatest players and i’m glad the masters invited lee to opening hit this year

[@stuartperry1047]

Tiger Woods' son is named after Charlie Sifford. Also- Max Baer, Jr. (Jethro of The Beverly Hillbillies) and Charlie Sifford won the 1968 Andy Williams Pro- Am in 1968.

[@johnathangraham5001]

Wow never knew..great vid

[@whytemaamba]

great video!!!!

[@clevelandtyler2]

Love it

[@kerrysiah1180]

Excellent , truly excellent!

[@gaspardnsengimana6694]

Very good documentation!

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

The struggle in all fields continues to this very day as well you know.

[@chrisb.4496]

Well maybe if your peoples didn't act like savages...

[@cameronlawoffices898]

I have to quibble with just one fleeting mention of Teddy Rhodes? He was a giant.

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Charlie Seeford is a pioneer in his Field and Tiger Woods and Co Thank him for his Pioneering work in enabling black people and People of Colour to make it in Golf.

[@chrisb.4496]

Sorry but the people of color are white!

[@cluman1]

Correction @ 7:50. Tiger won the Tiger slam between 2000 and 2001 (not 2011 as mentioned). Also, the 4 majors are the Masters, The Open, The U.S. Open and the PGA Championship. You mentioned one of the majors as The Players Championship. It is not.

[@chrisb.4496]

And being a PGA professional and not knowing this is pretty dam sad. Unless this is just bull to appease blacks...

[@deborahrhodes9889]

MY FAMILY APPRECIATES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HOWEVER I TRULY FEEL U DID NOT GIVE MY FATHER TED RHODES THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES HIS PROPS. THANK U. RESPECTFULLY DEBORAH RHODES (DAUGHTER OF TED RHODES)

[@ChocolateAristocrat]

You’re Amazing father! I learned about him in my Seattle high school and never dreamed I would live in Nashville and walk his golf course weekly.💕 Fir State Golf held a clinic with a fourteen year old Tiger Woods and we have the kids Ted Rhodes gift bags.

[@profoundoldman303]

Brilliant presentation.

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

Younger People should realize those 4 men led the way to the rise of Mr Tiger Woods and other people as well

[@mygolfquest2734]

Thank you and anyone who has not see Muni the short documentary by Callaway golf you should check it out. Also there is a book that was written on the same subject and delves more into what these guys went through that were featured. Its a shame what black people went through but applaud people who continue to tell their history.

[@mattburgess9312]

Ted Rhodes. He's Lee Elders hero. He was the Godfather. I Love your video. But Ted belonged in it. A racist once approached Lee at a tournament and falsely claimed Ted had died to shake Lee. I hope you will do a video on Ted and maybe one on the great Joe Louis. He played a huge part also

[@jeromesimmons7590]

Players not included as part of the Grand Slam. It's not a Major Tournament.

[@kingknights5107]

Tiger is not Blakk.. He’s Cablinasian..

[@joefartsalot4481]

Thank you DNA Golf, you finished the reality of knowing the struggles of being a black golfers in the 60's and 1970s. The PGA rule : " The only-white caucasian clause which included only players European descent; and truly excluded black players or any diluted race of foreign golf players. We , as black players, could be a tour caddy to a white pro player, but never a pro player. This was true hypocrisy even in God's eyes. Those achievements of both black golfers , including our men and women should serve as a testament to their struggle to show their talented ability in the sport. All states across this great nation , should have local names who have impacted the lives of young players in the junior pro and senior levels. Keep our past dreams a reality because the struggle to succeed in the sport today is real. Do review my youtube channel: "golfing with gary russell" and "MIamiDude: Ice Daddy. Viewer hit that "like" button and subscribe to my channel. Miami is a wonderful place to play golf. Sunny weather, great beaches and a great night life. DNA Golf, I did some comments about black historic legacy on youtube: The Master's story about Lee Elder. Ice Daddy(Mia)

[@jamesbedugraham8056]

To hell with you Guys.Golf is still too expensive and an exclusive Area of Endeavours.

[@destndj53]

The cigars tho. We bring style to EVERYTHING✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿. BLACK IS AMAZING

[@chrisb.4496]

Style? Really 😂

[@xeno5217]

Fuckin incredible. Tears are in my eyes

[@uf1978]

I prefer White History Golf, oh wait. Nevermind!