The public is invited to join the National Links Trust on Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the historic Langston Golf Course, 2600 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002, for a special Lee Elder Day celebration. This event will honor Mr. Elder’s legacy in the game of golf and celebrate his contributions. Lee Elder (July 14, 1934-November 28, 2021) in 1975, he became the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament.
In 1959, Elder turned professional and joined the United Golfers Association (UGA) where he dominated the all-Black group. In 1966, he won 18 of 22 UGA tournaments that he participated in. The next year, he won a fourth UGA National Negro Open Championship.
This Lee Elder Day celebration will include a Lee Elder portrait student art contest, par 3 contest, food truck, and more. Registration for the event can be found HERE.
For further information or questions about participating in the student art contest, please contact Katy Cannon Pearce at kcannon@nationallinkstrust.com
