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African American Golf History

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One-of-a kind books....."A Missing Link In History: The Journey of African Americans in Golf".....Also, "African American Golf History Activity Book".....Congratulations Meadowbrook Country Club and Golf Course, celebrating its 50th Anniversary.....Another victory for Tiger Woods, the JBWere Masters in Melbourne, Australia. 

More than 130 years of history!

Informative, educational, and inspirational, African American Golf History can be traced back to the 1800s with landmark contributions such as the first American-born professional golfer and the first U.S. Patent for a wooden golf tee invention. But after more than 130 years, this rich history is still not recognized as an integral part of the history of golf or American history.

  enhance...explore...and enlighten through our books and traveling exhibit     

 Reference "A Missing Link In History: The Journey of African Americans in Golf" by Ramona HarrietTake an in depth look at a cultural history from 1879.
 Workbook "African American Golf History Activity Book" by Ramona Harriet. Learn while doing challenging puzzles, academic-based activities, and trivia. 
 Exhibit Epochs of Courage: African Americans in Golf  Take a visual journey of African American golf history through this multi-media exhibit.

  FEATURES                                                                                                                                                

JUNIOR GOLF 

Roaring Lambs International Junior Golf Academy is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. LPGA Member Gladys Lee is Founder and Director. 

GOLF FACILITY

Celebrity Golf Club International, formerly Heritage Golf Club, is located in Tucker, Georgia (outside of Atlanta). Julius Erving, retired NBA player, is sole owner.

Amateur Golfers

Mary Burton known as the Golfing Granny of the UGA.

Vernice Turner competed in United Golfers Association (UGA) events.

 VICTORIES                                                                                                                                                

Highlights professional wins in 2009 and more 

 HISTORY CALENDAR                                                                                                                               

Highlights notable occurrences in a selected year. This month's featured year is 2009.

  Quiz...Test Your Knowledge of African American Golf History                             

Big and little known facts about African American Golf History. This month's Quiz statements subject is—"Golf Courses Named or Renamed in Honor of African Americans". Quizzes change often. Bookmark our site and come back soon for more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

African American Golf History Activity Book

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Book front cover: Cover design by Chris Crawford; puzzle image by Pawel Windys; shadow image by David J. Kahn