“The game of golf lost a hero in Lee Elder.” - Nicklaus. May he Rest In Peace as his legacy lives on.” - Tennis great Billie Jean King. A trailblazer, an athlete, and a true gentleman. “In 1975, Lee Elder became the first Black golfer to compete in the Masters Tournament. Verse 2: Big L I got styles you cant copy, bitch Its the triple six in the mix, straight from H-E-double-hockey sticks Every Sunday, a nun lay from my gun spray Fuck Carlito, we doin shit the. On people with darker skin, inflammation and redness from insect bites can appear as red. Lee's impact on our sport will never be forgotten.” - The R&A, organizers of the British Open. Some people react to insect bites with large, fluid-filled blisters. “We are deeply saddened to hear that Lee Elder has passed away. Lee was the definition of a trailblazer, and his impact on the game of golf will never be forgotten.” - LPGA Tour. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Lee Elder. I'm fortunate to have had the chance to learn from him." - Harold Varner III, one of the handful of Black players on the PGA Tour. Lee Elder was an incredible contribution to golf and made history because of his talent, not just because he was African-American. But seeing his awe grow in real-time as he processed the music and lyrics felt a little like recommending a favorite song to your best friend and witnessing them lose their mind over how dope it is. “Look out for the ones coming behind you. I stumbled into this world after clicking on Davis’ reaction to Pink Floyd’s haunting Time. To have the success he had, while paving the way for others to dream big and achieve, is a testament to the type of man he was and how much talent he possessed.” - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
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“It’s remarkable to look back on Lee’s life and career and realize the hardships he endured and the sacrifices he made to reach golf’s highest level. That memory will remain special for so many, including me, for many years to come.” - 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus. That morning, you could see the joy in Lee’s face, and Gary Player and I were honored to enjoy that moment with him. It was wonderful that the Masters Tournament and Augusta National paid a well-deserved tribute to Lee by inviting him to be an honorary starter on this last Masters. Yes, he was the first black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament, but that simply underlined the hard work Lee put in to further the cause of everyone who has a dream to play on the PGA Tour and perhaps thinks there were too many barriers before them. “Lee Elder was a pioneer, and in so many ways.
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