Lee Elder, first Black player at the Masters, dies at 87
PGA Tour pioneer Lee Elder, the first Black player to compete in the Masters, has died at age 87.
The tour confirmed his passing on Monday morning.
Elder, a four-time PGA Tour winner, made his groundbreaking appearance at Augusta National in 1975. He was celebrated at the Masters this past April when he was named an honorary starter alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.
"My heart is very soft this morning, not heavy