Charlie Sifford Quotes
Every time I go into a tournament, I'm strictly on my own. I know I'm playing for my bread and butter.
Topics
Competition
Time
Winning
Economic Security, Economic Insecurity, Financial Security, Financial Insecurity
Individual Responsiblity, Personal Responsibility
Livelihood
Performance
Risk Taking
Self-Reliance
Sportsmanship
Every Time
Dedication
Competition Stress
Financial Dependence
Individual Effort
Personal Risk
Solo Performance
Tournament Pressure
Citations
Sifford, Charlie, and James Gullo. Just Let Me Play: The Story of Charlie Sifford, the First Black PGA Golfer. British American Publishing, 1992.
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Charles Luther Sifford was an American professional golfer who was the first African American to play on the PGA Tour. He won the Greater Hartford Open in 1967 and the Los Angeles Open in 1969. He also won the United Golf Association's National Negro Open six times, and the PGA Seniors' Championship in 1975.