COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bob Denney of the PGA of America wrote a nice story about cigar chomping African-American golfer Charlie Sifford during their celebration of Black History Month. Sifford who battled racism his entire career is considered to be the “Jackie Robinson” of the PGA Tour. 

 

Read here about about the career and triumphs of one of the greatest characters and gentlemen ever to grace PGA fairways, the incomparable Charlie Sifford. Sifford who is one if golf’s foremost pioneers actually served as the head golf professional at beautiful Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio.