African Americans in Golf

Victories 

Tiger Woods–71 PGA Tour Victories (1996–2009)

The Journey of African Americans in Golf

Shasta Averyhardt plays on the Sun Coast Ladies Series (Florida based). In June 2009, she posted her first professional win at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Florida. She shot 6-over-par (72, 73, 77). Shasta is also competing to qualify for the LPGA Tour for the 2010 season. 

Tiger Woods joined the PGA Tour in 1996, and in that same year he had his first PGA Tour win, the Las Vegas Invitational; Tiger recorded a total score of 332 (-27) for five rounds. To date, he has a total of 71 PGA Tour victories.

This year (2009), the world's number one golfer has captured (so far) seven wins including the Australian Masters (Melbourne, Australia). He is also the 2009 FedEx Cup Champion.

Tiger's 2009 Victories

Did You Know…Kevin Hall is the first profoundly deaf person to play in a PGA Tour event. Through sponsor's exemptions and invitations, he has played in several Tour events including the U.S. Bank Championship and the Memorial Tournament. In January 2008, Kevin posted his first professional win at the Hooters Tour Bridgestone Winter Series Week Seven. He carded a 14 under par (70, 66, 66). Last month (November 2009), Kevin tied second at the Hooter's Tour Bridgestone Winter Series held at Stoneybrook East Golf Course. On the par 72 course, he carded a (64, 69, 67).

Tiger Woods and (left) Carl Jackson (renowned Masters caddie) after a round at The Alotian Golf Club. (Credit: Joel's Photography)

African American Golf History Activity Book