AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Legendary golfer, Lee Elder, has died. Robert Lee Elder was the first African-American to play the Masters in 1975, breaking the color barrier. Earlier this year, he was awarded an ...

(AP) - Lee Elder played through the scourge of racism. He broke down enormous barriers. He carved a path for Tiger Woods and others to follow. Finally, in the waning months of his life, he took his ...

It was shortly after 2 p.m. when the red limousine passed under the canopy of leaves on Magnolia Lane, pulling into the circular driveway at Augusta National Golf Club. Lee Elder was running late. He ...

On April 21, 1974, Lee Elder stood over an 18-foot putt for birdie on the fourth playoff hole to win the Monsanto Open. The 39-year-old had been two shots behind Peter Oosterhuis with two holes to ...

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Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87. The PGA Tour announced ...

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