Black Golfer at the US Masters - a podcast by BBC World Service
from 2013-10-02T12:00
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In 1975, Lee Elder braved death threats to become the first African-American golfer to play at the prestigious US Masters in Augusta.
It was one of the last colour barriers in US sport and made him a hero to many black sportsmen - including Tiger Woods.Lee Elder recalls the tournament for Witness.
PHOTO: Lee Elder playing golf later in life (Getty Images)
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