Diversity on the Fairway: African Americans Cameron Champ and Joseph Bramlett’s Impactful PGA Tour Presence
Despite its storied history, professional golf has always been dominated by white players, with only gradual increases in minority participation over time. Yet, African American representation at the highest levels remains scarce. In the 1960s and 1970s, Black golfers such as Charlie Sifford, Jim and Chuck Thorpe, Calvin Peete, Jim Dent, Pete Brown, Lee Elder, and Walter Morgan and others, carved out places on the PGA Tour, demonstrating both resilience and talent. However, Black participation at the tour level has declined significantly over the past several decades, making it increasingly rare to see African American golfers competing at the pinnacle… Read More »
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