The event of the year gave players and spectators “101 ways to help Mr. Dixon’s Kids,” while also presenting a day full of fun, excitement, and camaraderie for over 100 players from across the state. Mr. Herbert Dixon, in attendance and playing in the outing, was a most gracious host, joyfully greeted guests, and shared in the beautiful day at the outing which celebrated his 101st year.
Fulfilling a promise to give back to his community, funds generated from the tournament will be used to assist college students in achieving their academic goals. Held on Sunday, March 27, 2021 at the Bartow Florida Country Club, a course in which he could only caddy during the time of segregation, this year the club paid tribute to Dixion by naming the driving range after him.
Dixon was born on September 15, 1919, and enjoys playing golf almost every day. He was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame (1998), and the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (2012). Although his physical age has continued to climb, Dixon’s golf score hasn’t—he still shoots close to the high 60s and low 70s that he achieved as a young man.
The Herbert Dixon Charity Golf Tournament was sponsored by the Bartow Deacons and Stewards Alliance, Inc.
