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Black golf’s pro participation and the problems it faces

Zero African Americans played in the sport’s four major tournaments in 2026. How can belief in progress be restored?

By Michael Williams August 13, 2026

Sports

Tiger Woods, Nike and stories about race in America through golf

Apparel giant has been important in creating Woods’ brand and his public perception

By Farrell Evans January 10, 2024

Sports

The day Charlie Sifford became the first black golfer to finish the U.S. Open

He needed a doctor’s help to make the cut

By Rhiannon Walker June 13, 2018

Sports

Charlie Sifford: the first black member of the PGA Tour

He joined in 1961 after the tour removed its ‘Caucasian-only’ clause

By Andscape February 22, 2018