Charlie Woods is apparently a chip off the old block — at least inside the ropes. Tiger Woods’ son is a solid golfer, finishing tied for second place on Thursday in a U.S. Kids Golf South Florida Tour event near their home in Jupiter, Fla. Charlie, who is 7 years old, shot 55 in the […]
Hall of Famer Charlie Sifford recovering after stroke
January 27, 2015 by
Charlie Sifford, who was the first black man to earn a PGA Tour card, is recovering after suffering a stroke, according to Golf Channel. The 92-year-old, who is also battling a bacterial infection, is reportedly in stable condition at South Pointe Hospital in Cleveland. Sifford broke pro golf’s color barrier after the PGA of America […]
Charlie Sifford to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
November 11, 2014 by
Charlie Sifford, who became the first black player to earn a PGA Tour card, was named Monday as one of 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Sifford earned his status in 1961, eventually going on to win the 1967 Greater Hartford Open and 1969 Los Angeles Open. Before the […]
Chasing the card: Charlie Beljan, Tim Herron retain PGA Tour cards for 2013
November 15, 2012 by
The 2012 PGA Tour season is in the books, and for a number of players, Sunday’s final round was likely one of the most nerve-wracking of their career. For players inside the top 125 on the PGA Tour money list, last week was all about playing well enough to cash a check that allowed you […]
Video: Charlie Beljan overcomes panic attack to pick up first PGA Tour win
November 12, 2012 by
Charlie Beljan ended his rookie season on the PGA Tour in style with a win in the final event of the season at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. Like most first-time winner, the win didn’t come on a silver platter; Beljan had to grind at various points during the week and hold off a […]
