Charles Luther Sifford : The first African American to play on the PGA Tour
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Who was Charles Sifford?
Charles Luther Sifford was an American professional golfer who was the first African American to play on the PGA Tour. Lee Trevino referred to Sifford as the Jackie Robinson of golf, and Tiger Woods acknowledged that Sifford paved the way for his career.
Early Life and Career
Sifford was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1922. He began work as a caddy at the age of 13. He moved to Philadelphia when he was 17 years old, where he played against local Black golfers.
The princes of poa: Who’s best on this putting surface?
Brandt Snedeker is known as one of the best putters on poa annua greens. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Possibly the most bemoaned of all putting surfaces, poa annua greens have developed a bumpy reputation.
Pervasive among many PGA TOUR venues during the West Coast swing, fans will often hear commentators talk about the difficulty of putting on poa greens, especially as an afternoon progresses. Maybe the best example of that trait comes from the close-up view of the golf ball in one of this sport’s most iconic moments of the last quarter-century: next time you watch Tiger Woods’ putt on the 72nd green at the 2008 U.S. Open, check out how much the ball hops before going in the hole.
February 04, 2021
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering each course for $25, with unlimited access to course material during a 30-day window.
The course topics cover integrated pest management, weed pests, insect pests, plant diseases, and application equipment and calibration. Short videos are followed by knowledge-check questions to help determine an applicator s readiness to be successful during the exam.
Each section builds on previous sections, but participants may navigate the course in any order, and progress is saved automatically for later access. Those wishing to take the exam must pay $12 additional per attempt.
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