Former professional golfer Lee Elder has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour announced Monday:
PGA TOURLee Elder has passed away at the age of 87. <br><br>In 1975, he made history as the first African American to compete in the Masters Tournament. <br><br>Lee was honored this past April at Augusta National and his legacy will surely live on. <a href="https://t.co/1o05rephKt">pic.twitter.com/1o05rephKt</a>
Elder was best known as the first Black man to compete at the Masters, which he did in 1975. He competed at Augusta six times, twice finishing inside the top 20.
Bleacher ReportLee Elder became the first Black man to play at the Masters in 1975<br><br>The legend spoke on what it meant to be an honorary starter along with Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus for this year’s tournament <a href="https://t.