Sunday February 22, 2015 Last week I shared select entries from African-American historical expert Femi Lewis’ African-American Golfers Time- Line 1896-1980. As I always say, “Once is not enough, when more needs to be shared.” So, this week I invite you to continue this journey through golf history with me. We begin with: 1990: Corporate…
Month: February 2015
The Hundred Years Journey 1896-1996
Sunday February 15, 2915I I love to read. I love history. Understanding history is tantamount to understanding your potential. And that is why I love this blog. About a month ago I was talking with Curtis Bailey, the father of a high school friend. Mr. Bailey, an avid golfer himself shared an article entitled “African-American…
Dr. Charlie Sifford
Sunday February 8, 2015 Golf legend. Game changer. PGA Hall of Famer. Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient. Four titles. One remarkable man: Dr. Charlie Sifford. A man who through excellence changed the way the PGA operated. A man who broke color-barriers. A man who suffered indignities so that others would not have to. All told,…
Leaping Over Barriers
Sunday February 1, 2015 The year is off to a great start! The 2015 PGA TOUR began January 9th with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at The Plantation Course in Kapalua on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Notably, The Plantation Course is consistently ranked as the #1 golf course in Hawaii, and it is…