Hate to be Rude: Lee Elder

Jeff Rude gains some insight from Lee Elder on what it was like to break the color barrier at The Masters in 1975.

[@pensacola07]

I was at the Monsanto Open when Lee won the tournament on the 4th hole of sudden death, and to see that was something I'll never forget

[@johnclark3697]

People like Lee Elder are true champions of more than golf,,truly GREAT. TA for posting this clip, superb stuff. respect.

[@Bruce-Kent]

Augusta National finally honored Lee Elder at the 2021 Masters.

[@helenecarter6015]

MR. LEE ELDER IS A CLASS ACT. He stated in this interview that he received threatening letters upon his arrival to Augusta, GA to play in the Masters Tournament in 1975 and he had to stay in two different houses for his own safety. During that time, Paine College opened its doors to Lee Elder and embraced him with a warm reception. Black students were in awe of a Black Man who had been invited to play in the Masters Tournament that was closed for many years to African American golfers. We, at Paine College, are grateful to Lee Elder for being a beacon and a true champion. "Lee, we'll see you real soon at Paine College." Helene Carter

[@glenngouldification]

Great, now it’s time to speak out about voter suppression !

[@squidlesfiddles]

this is an amazing interview

[@peteh5862]

Lee Elder has class.

[@hickorygolfdays]

lee elder ..........top man golf has a habit of bringing out the best and the worst in people his love for the game and unquestionable talent saw him through unimaginable barriers and bigotry .............pampered players of today have no idea how lucky they are

[@br5448]

great person. No bitterness. People like this make me love this game.Those that had the stupidity to threaten the man at the Masters should rot.

[@RevBigDaddie]

Excellent interview Jeff Rude!

[@edwinramorola5280]

RIP from South Africa

[@TheBasstead1]

Lee Elder is a gentleman.

[@DtotheK88]

Proud to be the 100th up vote and glad to see no down votes from losers

[@tywilson8619]

Go Lee !

[@eggsmann594]

The guy had one of the best swings I've seen, ever. He should shut the .... up.

[@daviddavis1351]

Good interview. I never knew it cost soooooo much to try and get your pro card. $80k+ !!!!

[@SadalDay]

I just feel like people who had to go through this cruel life should be compensated as the laws helped facilitate it

[@wewewewewe223232323]

Rip Lee Elder.

[@sappermade6012]

I love Lee but my motto in life has always been WHO CARES WHAT SOMEONE LOOKS LIKE

[@joseline250]

Lee Elder

[@BestEachDay]

Incredible and sad that his going to the Master's ever resulted in threatening calls. That's just shameful.

[@kepler240]

golf is such a hard game to begin with., but to be good enough to play as a pro and not be welcomed because of that is really a shame.

[@edtravels7661]

yeah ok