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Can you believe that Charlie Sifford, the first black PGA golfer, just got an exemption in his name today by the Northern Trust Open for a player who represents the advancement of diversity in golf. This is ridiculous! Charlie Sifford has finally gotten something named after him because now we have a black president?! Why didn't any one honor Sifford when Tiger Woods first came along or even before Tiger with Lee Elder and Calvin Peete. Sifford said in his book, "Just Let Me Play," that he doen't get invited to special tournaments reserved for retired golfers because he challenged the "caucasian clause" of the PGA and they have been upset ever since. And now they are finally honoring him because of Barack Obama, how late are white people? Now they have an excuse to bring Charlie Sifford to the forefront.

adrizzock · Accepted Answer

You could be right on your point....but at least it's now happening, Better late than never. The people who know what Charlie has done for the game gave him his respect years and years ago. He's a great man.

googie · Answer

Hey ! That was then. This is now. There are so many things which are absolutely stupid but one has to be " POLITICALLY CORRECT "  what the hell ever that means. We ,who followed golf years back, knew of and admired Charlie . So now there will be many jumping on the colored bandwagon. If Charlie benefits so much the better. He is deserving. Let's hope that all who aspire and attain are also deserving.

al s · Answer

Like Bob Dylan said "The times they are a changing" It's not a time for anger.

spartun · Answer

yeah dont get to hung up on it, dont go blaming this generation for last generations mistakes, peace and love to the world is what we need and to forget the negative we not here long enough so lets just enjoy what we have

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