March 24, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
National Links Trust (NLF) will hold a special recognition program honoring Lee Elder at Langston Golf Course on Saturday, April 10th from 11am-2pm. The Masters-themed event is very appropriate, as Mr. Elder, 86, has been recognized this year as an honorary starter for the 2021 Masters. program.
Orphaned at age 9, one of 10 kids, caddying was a way out for Elder as a youth. As an adult, Elder managed Langston Golf Course starting in 1978 and was the first Black professional golfer invited to the prestigious Masters tournament.
The NLT event will showcase Masters-themed food, games, merchandise and a special display honoring Mr. Elder’s accomplishments on and off the golf course. During his pro career Elder won 8 PGA Tour Champions and in 2020 received an Honorary Doctorate from Paine College.
Mr. Elder develop an interest in golf at a young age while working in pro shops and caddying. He served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961, following his discharge he joined the United Golf Association (UGA) Tour for Black players and had a dominant stretch winning 18 of 22 consecutive tournaments. He earned his PGA Tour card in 1968.
Tickets for the event honoring Elder are available HERE and include lunch, refreshments, the Lee Elder Exhibit, driving range activity, merchandise item.
To sign up for event volunteer opportunities visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTiCfOcjDkTQooAVBgnMfGWLd1AvO_HthdqCmv-WJcWpZ1tg/viewform
