Charlie Sifford became the first African American to win a major professional golf tournament in 1957

November 10

On November 10, 1957, Charlie Sifford became the first African American to win a major golf tournament. 

Sifford broke through color barriers throughout his professional golf career. His accomplishments include being the first African American to become a member of the PGA and the first African American to compete in a PGA tournament. 

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Sources

Ramos, D. (n.d.). This Day in black history: Nov. 10, 1957. BET. https://www.bet.com/article/tpzcw3/this-day-in-black-history-nov-10-1957