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.


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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Charlie Sifford
Charlie Sifford
  • Born: June 2, 1922
  • Died: February 3, 2015
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

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.