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Lee Elder
Robert Lee Elder is a retired American professional golfer. In 1975, he became the first African American to participate in the Masters Tournament, where he missed the opportunity. Elder was invited to the tournament after winning the Monsanto Open in 1974.
Full nameRobert Lee Elder
BornJuly 14, 1934, Dallas, Texas
ResidencePompano Beach, Florida
Turned professional1959
Retired2005
Former tour(s)PGA Tour, Champions Tour
Professional wins16
PGA Tour4
PGA Tour Champions8
Other4
Masters TournamentT17: 1979
U.S. OpenT11: 1979
The Open ChampionshipT36: 1979
PGA ChampionshipT11: 1974
Bob Jones Award2019

About Lee Elder

Golfer Lee Elder was born on July 14, 1934 in Texas, United States (He dies at the age of 87, on November 28, 2021).

In 1975, he became the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament, breaking the color barrier.

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Lee Elder before becoming famous

Lee Elder was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1934 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

Lee grew up on the streets and in ghettos after his father died in Germany during WWII and his mother died soon after.

Achievement of Lee Elder

After receiving a lot of hate mail after winning the Masters in 1975, he was really concerned about his personal safety for a while.

Lee Elder's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Rose Harper, a promising golfer in her own right, gave up her career to become his manager.

Lee Elder Collabed with

He, like Golfer Tiger Woods, made a significant contribution to changing the public's perspective of African-Americans in golf.

Lee Elder Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Lee Elder updated on March 11 2023.