Lee Elder

When viewed through the prism of the Masters and golf history, Elder becomes perhaps the most important figure in the game, more significant than Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods

Elder was the first Black American to play in the tournament in 1979

The NBA star and golf legend want to grow the game among African Americans

The golf pioneer’s arrival at the Masters as an honorary starter with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player is a reminder of an era in a game that didn’t promote great Black players

The former PGA of America executive has made it his mission to improve diversity in golf