Herb Dixon is a Living Legend in the truest sense of the word. A diamond and a jewel, who is a treasure for sure. Dixon first learned the game as a caddy at Bartow Golf Course, where he used to make .50 cents a round.
Dixon won the 1951 National Negro Open and immediately got the attention of Hall of Famer golfer and pioneer Charlie Sifford, who had won the event 5 years in a row. This was Dixon’s rookie debut.
Bartow, Florida, Mayor Leo Longworth read a proclamation that declared 104-year-old local celebrity and 4-time Hall of Famer Herb Dixon in having a street named after him: Herb Dixon Boulevard, formerly Idlewood Boulevard, was announced at the charity golf tournament in his honor.
Dixon was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame (1998) and the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (2012).
Kudos to Mr. Dixon for being an inspiration to us all. We all marvel at your success, your perseverance, your skills, and of course your longevity. Special thanks to tournament organizer Carver Young for being the man responsible for putting this great event together, along with an outstanding staff of volunteers.
