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Chris Osborne (photos by Genie McElroy)
MARCH 11, 2014
By George Marcus
Chris Osborne was nicknamed “Little Oz” by his older brothers while growing up in the close-knit community of Morristown, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville. It got shortened to just “Oz” when his brothers went off to college. He first played golf at age 12 when he started tagging along with his father who was learning to play with some gentlemen from their church.
In July 2004, Chris lost his left leg above the knee in a hit-and-run accident while riding his motorcycle in Birmingham, Alabama. Chris was an on-air reporter and anchor with the ABC affiliate in Birmingham when the accident occurred, making his recovery a very public experience. He had to learn to play golf all over again and attributes his speedy rehab and “can-do” outlook to his faith in God, family and a strong support system of friends, as well as the thousands of viewers who showed concern.
“After learning to play again, I gained big drives. It was awesome… the first time I hit one more than 300 yards, I actually cried, because I knew despite all I had lost, golf was not in that category. I struggle with approach shots; the most challenging area of my game,” he says. Chris now visits patients on request, who are dealing with amputation in cooperation with the UAB Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab.
Chris Osborne
At 6’4” and 240 pounds (or 250 with prosthetic) the 41-year old avid golfer (and competitor) plays 2-to-3 times a week at courses all over Alabama and especially enjoys his home course Mountain View, with 27 holes in Graysville, just five minutes from his residence.
His first competitive stroke play tournament as an amputee was in 2010. He didn’t play as well as he hoped, but did complete the three rounds of championship golf. In May 2014, he won the Above-Knee Amputee Division at the ParaLong Drive Nationals, reaching 332 yards, a new personal best, up from 326. His favorite long driver (brand of club) is the Krank Formula 5 paired with the Dixon Golf Wind Ball. He carries a golf handicap of 18.
Chris Osborne strikes a shot.
Top 5 golf courses Chris has played: The Raven (Destin, FL); Wolf Creek and Falcon Ridge (Mesquite, NV). “I play affordable golf, so I haven’t played Sawgrass or Pebble Beach, yet,” he chuckles. Among major golf victories, he recounts: “My game is still emerging—so my first win was 2014 in the Para long drive. I typically beat up on my local foursomes and, because I wear shorts and talk trash, it can be a little humiliating for them.”
He’s been determined to succeed since college at Tennessee State University where he ran track: Open 400 indoor/outdoor, 400 hurdles outdoor; 55 high hurdles indoor. There he earned a BS degree in Communications with a minor in Law. “I’m a 3rd generation TSU attendee. My parents graduated and my grandfather attended, making high marks before having to return to the coal mines to support his family in the 30’s.” A scholarship athlete he received the Scholastic Achievement Award for GPA.
Chris has been honored to receive the City of Birmingham’s Distinguished Citizen Award and he has been nominated Minority Non-Profit Executive of the Year. He’s a member of the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) and is involved with the Birmingham African American Golf Networking Committee.
Chris Osborne “My late father, Willie P. Osborne was the most influential person in my life,” he says, “He paved the way in a number of venues: First African American County Commissioner in Hamblen County, TN; 2nd African American to receive a master’s degree at the University of Tennessee and the list goes on and on. He was my hero.”
The former news broadcaster with over 19-years of experience is currently Regional Communication Officer, Alabama Region at American Red Cross. “I hope to use my talents to help promote amputee golf and the amazing players who have overcome great obstacles in order to enjoy the game.”
Chris is married to his loving and supportive wife Tiffany Osborne and they have two children, William Jr. (age 4), and Olivia Grace (age 3). You can connect with Chris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisOZMediaguy
Renee Powell and her brother Larry Powell accept their award at the podium.
The USGA Museum played host to the history of the Black Golf Experience on Friday, Feb. 20th, 2014 at its facility located in Far Hills, N.J. with an invitation only, private opening ceremony, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
On Saturday, a general public event enlightened guests from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 pm. In attendance we’re golfing legends Calvin Peete, Renee Powell, Larry Powell (Renee’s brother and superintendent for their Clearview golf course), Bill Bishop, Head Pro at Freeway Golf Course and Madelyn Turner, United Golfers Association champion.
On hand to welcome guests was USGA personnel Susan Wasser, Assistant Director, Museum Operations; Kim Gianetti, Manager, Museum Marketing and Outreach, Mike Trostel, Curator/Historian and President Mike Davis along with others. The USGA staff went all out in seeing to it that everyone was comfortably accommodated. They spared no expense it appeared. On Saturday, a distinguished five- person panel session was held inclusive of questions and answers with excellent knowledge imparted.
Photo (l-R) Calvin Peete with John Perry
Panelists included: 
Calvin Peete played in 8 Master’s tournaments, won 12 PGA tour events, including the prestigious “Player’s Tournament”, held at the famous TPC Sawgrass.
He didn’t take up the game until he was 28 years old. He got his PGA playing card at the age of 32. Considered somewhat of a late bloomer, his accuracy on tour was legendary, second to none.
He qualified for, and played o, 2 Ryder Cup Teams during his short career.
At the Black History Symposium he stated that he received his first sponsorship from a complete stranger, “A white businessman whose name I don’t remember,” said Peete. He also recalled that the “heaven sent” sponsor sent him a check for $500.00 a week, for 6 months.
He was more a savior than a stranger. 
Photo (L-R) Renee Powell with John Perry
Renee Powell and her brother Larry are the primary caretakers of the famous and historic Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio. Their father Bill Powell designed, built, and ran it for years, until his health declined. He passed away on December 31st, 2009, at the age of 93. Renee and Larry assured the audience that their father’s legacy and Clearview will continue, even after they’re gone. Renee was the second African American female to play on the LPGA tour. Along with Althea Gibson, who was better known for her tennis accomplishments than her golfing achievements. Renee said that she first met Althea in 1960 and remained friends up until her death on September 28, 2003, in East Orange, N .J. Renee and Larry both stated that running and operating a golf course today is no easy task. It has it’s share of challenges and demands, which they meet with genuine dedication and determination. 
Photo: Calvin Peete is jovial with the audience as Larry Powell observes.
Bill Bishop said to the audience that he, his grandfather, his uncle—and I think a cousin—were arrested when he was very young, for allegedly stealing chicken, when they were actually just hitting golf balls near a farmer’s house. He spent 4 days in jail for that misunderstanding. He added that his mother passed away when he was only 18-months old. Bishop is still the Head Pro at Freeway Golf Course in Sicklerville, N.J., outside of Philadelphia, which he also said is not always the city of “Brotherly Love”.
Madelyn Turner was also in attendance on the distinguished panel. Madelyn is a former United Golfer’s Association champion and Wake-Robin Golf Club member. She learned the game by caddying for her mother, who was an active golfer. Madeline says that she owes a lot to the game of golf and, is a big advocate in recruiting other women to take up the sport.
Story by: John H. Perry a freelance writer, poet and active golfer with a passion for calling shots like he sees them and, then, telling it like it is. He resides in Vauxhall, NJ.
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Charles William Foster, Sr.
March 22, 1926- December 1, 2013
Charles William Foster, Sr. was born March 22, 1926 in Spartansburg, South Carolina, born to George and Hattie Foster.
Charles moved to Michigan at the age of 8 and graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit. After a two-year stint in the U.S. Army, he studied commercial art at Meinsinger Art School in Detroit and later developed into a talented caricaturist. Foster also became interested in magic and studied under
Jeff Hobson, one of the country’s leading professional magicians.
Golf entered his life in 1965. His artistic skills and magic combined with golf led to 11 years as National Golf Clinic Representative for Lynx Golf, Inc. Foster also became a steady winner in Michigan amateur tournaments, turning professional in the 1970s. He attended numerous PGA schools and seminars and played extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. He continued to study under golf legends, such as Bert Yancy, Irv Schloss and Joe Norwood. As a golf teacher, he gained experience as assistant golf professional under PGA professional Ben Davis at Rackham Golf Club in Huntington Woods, Michigan. He later developed the popular Charles Foster Golf Show and toured throughout the country delivering an entertaining and one-of-a-kind golf clinic for people of all ages.
God called Charles home on December 1, 2013 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Detroit. He was a loving and caring father, brother and true friend to many. Daughters Angelina, Michelle, and Rosalina preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: sister, Evelyn Haynes; daughter, Charlene Foster (Jesse); son, Charles William Foster, Jr. (Angela); son, Mark Foster (Sheila); son, Michael Foster (Shirley); daughter, Nancy Foster; daughter, Reene’ Ferguson (Bryan); daughter, Tiffany Lee (Junaldo); daughter, Shannon Foster; loving friend, Allie Walton; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
New York, NY (August 1, 2009) The African American Golfer’s Digest presented its inaugural Outstanding Leaders in Golf award recipients, Jan. 30, with a list of 30 honorees who represent the strong leadership and diversity present in the game of golf today. The winners encompassed various professions, industries, and ethnicities.
Among the recipients were PGA of America Honorary President Brian Whitcomb of Bend, Ore., golf legend Gary Player, 1999 PGA Distinguished Service Award winner Bill Dickey of Phoenix, Ariz., founder of the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association; Renee Powell of East Canton, Ohio, the 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf; Sgt. Charles Eggleston (Ret.), representing golf operations of the Salute Military Golf Association; Pam Swensen, chief executive officer of the Executive Women’s Golf Association and PGA Director of Business and Community Relations Earnie Ellison Jr., representing the PGA Foundation.
The award reception was conducted at the 56th PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
“Each of the honorees has made a substantial impact on the game, and the golf industry, as it relates to the African American community, in particular, and I am happy to salute their contributions with this award and look forward to introducing each of them personally through our publication,” said Debert Cook, CMP, publisher of the national quarterly magazine which will celebrate its sixth anniversary in March.
“I am so honored to be part of this special occasion and to be a part of The PGA of America,” said Whitcomb. “And, as a member of The PGA we work to reflect in our game what society is all about. It is a start, but we have a long way to go.
“I hope that I live long enough to see the game of golf reflect America. To think of all who have helped make the game of golf that much better is mind-boggling.”
The honorees were selected from among dozens of nominations that arrived over the spring and summer season and winners were personally selected by Ms. Cook for their commitment to professional excellence and dedication in growing the sport, business, careers and participation of golf among African Americans.
“Our 2009 honorees are exceptional individuals whose endeavors are opening doors and extending opportunities in the game throughout the industry to African Americans. Their efforts, foresight, courage and devotion are very deserving of this prized honor,” said Cook.
The honorees will be included in an editorial profile featured in the Winter/January 2009 (PGA Show edition) of the African American Golfer’s Digest.
African American Golfer’s Digest
2009 Outstanding Leaders in Golf Award Recipients:
Robin Aikens (LPGA): Inner City Youth Development
William L. Allen: ALW Sourcing
Geoff Bryant: United States Golf Teachers Federation
Jeffrey Callaway: Ace Kids Golf Program
Addie Cobb: Addie Cobb Golf Academy
Coach Dave Davis: First Tee of Columbus, Ga.
Bill Dickey: Bill Dickey Scholarship Association
Sgt. Charles J. Eggleston: Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA)
Earnie Ellison Jr.: PGA Foundation
George Fellows: Callaway Golf Company
Bill Fullard: BF Golf Tournament Services
Wendell Haskins: The Original Tee Golf Classic
Robin Herrington: NIKE GOLF
Mike Jamison: International Network of Golf (ING)
Sheila Johnson: Innisbrook Golf Resort
William E. Lewis, PGA: The First Tee of Atlanta at John A. White Park
Leonard Martin, PGA: Gateway All-Par Golf Academy
Iain Page: Golf Channel
Paula Pearson-Tucker (LPGA): Fore Life, Inc.
Hercules O. Pitts: Lake Arbor Golf Course & Marlborough Golf Club
Gary Player: The Player Foundation
Renee Powell, PGA and LPGA: Clearview Golf Course
Paul A. Pradia: US Golf Teaching Professional
Carl Seldon, PGA: Impact Youth Development Initiative
James “Bonecrusher” Smith: Champion For Kids
Nancy Stulack: USGA Museum
Pam Swensen: Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA)
Thelma Thompson, Ph.D.: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Brunilda Turner: Ebony Ladies Golf League
Brian Whitcomb, PGA: PGA of America Honorary President
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Feb. 19, 1912- April 9, 2013
Golf legend Ben Davis—Joe Louis’ one-time teacher and the first African American in the country to serve as head pro at a municipal course passed away at age 101. He was born Erellon Ben Davis in Pensacola, Fla., moved to Detroit in 1925 and graduated from Detroit Northern High. In 1936, Davis began giving golf lessons at Pine Crest Driving Range in Ferndale, MI. In 1952, working for Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods, he became an icon and taught for more than 50 years.
Two years later, as the head pro at Rackham, he became the first African American to hold that position at a U.S. municipal course and the first African American member of the Michigan Section of the PGA (1966). Davis and Louis — the Detroit heavyweight boxing legend — became friends, and for years Louis hosted an annual tournament for amateurs at Rackham. Davis also was an accomplished tournament player and won the 1974 Michigan PGA Seniors title. He was inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in 1992.
In 2007, to mark his 95th birthday, Huntington Woods proclaimed his birthday as “Ben Davis Day” for being “instrumental in the desegregation of golf as a major sport in southeast Michigan.” Coverage of Davis’ 99th and 100th birthday celebrations are chronicled in the African American Golfer’s Digest.
March 08, 2013
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William J. “Bill” Powell was the leader of a resolute campaign to make the game of golf “color blind” by building Clearview Golf Club of East Canton, Ohio. He remains the only African-American to build, own and operate a golf course in the United States.
In 1945, following his return from serving in World War II, Powell was denied access to local golf clubs due to the color of his skin. In 1946, Powell began breaking down barriers by building Clearview. Now listed among the National Register of Historic Places, Clearview opened with programs that are mainstream today, including women’s leagues, junior tournaments, adult after-work leagues, and group lessons.
To return to our complete coverage of the 2013 PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame induction ceremony, click here.
Powell was 83 when he was granted PGA Life Member status, retroactive to 1962, a year when The PGA of America dismantled another social barrier, the “Caucasian clause” in its by-laws.
Born Nov. 22, 1916, the grandson of Alabama slaves and in the birth year of The PGA of America, Powell’s life journey began as his family moved to Minerva, Ohio, when he was 3. Powell discovered a love for golf at age 9, by playing and caddying at Edgewater Golf Course. He became a multi-sport athlete at Minerva High School.
At age 16, Powell hitchhiked 42 miles round trip to compete in a junior event at Orchard Hills Country Club (now Arrowhead Country Club) in north Canton. Though initially denied entry, he waited two hours before officials granted him access. He went on to finish third in the tournament.
Powell attended Wilberforce University in Xenia, Ohio, where in 1937 the school’s men’s golf team traveled to face Ohio Northern University at Lost Creek Country Club in Lima, Ohio. It was the first inter-racial collegiate golf match in American history. Wilberforce returned home triumphant and captured the rematch. Sixty-five years later, the two schools gathered for another match, this time at Clearview Golf Club.
Powell served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, attaining the rank of Tech Sergeant. Returning home after the war, Powell found clubhouse doors were not open to him. Powell received the financial support of two black physicians in Canton and Massillon, Ohio, to break ground on a public golf course.
In April 1948, nine holes opened for play on what was once dairy farmland. Powell said of Clearview, “It is where the only color that matters is the color of the greens.”
Powell was the recipient of the 2009 PGA Distinguished Service Award.
In 2001, Clearview Golf Club established the Clearview Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization for education, preservation, and turfgrass research.
Powell passed away at age 93 on Dec. 31, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Renee, and a son, Larry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella, and a son, Billy.
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March 1, 2013—NEW YORK (NY) — Essence Magazine, a premiere lifestyle, fashion, and beauty magazine for Black American women, has chosen to quote the Publisher of the African American Golfer’s Digest in their March 2014 women’s issue. The March edition of ESSENCE features Comedian Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie on its cover, and ESSENCE believes that the information shared with its readers in the quote will help answer the questions that thousands of single, Black American women who are asking: “Where are all of the Black men?”
ESSENCE, in its issue provides Black women with this cover story recommendation that proclaims: “9 New Places To Meet Your Future Boo.” The magazine urges their readers to “GET YOUR GAME ON” and cites responses from several prominent women in various industries and occupations, including Debert Cook, president & CEO, and publisher of the African American Golfer’s Digest, the nation’s leading print publication and online portal for avid Black golfers.
Ms. Cook is the only Black American woman to solely publish a golf magazine. Her publication is a PGA of American Diverse Supplier and provides insight to over 80,000 readers with every quarterly edition. She was elated to share her point of view with ESSENCE magazine and provided Black women with this to consider:
GET YOUR CLUB ON.
“There is an abundance of single Black men on the many beautiful golf courses across our nation. Black women need to know this—other women already do,” says Debert Cook, publisher of African American Golfer’s Digest. Visit your local course to learn about lessons and galas, where the only skill you need is small talk.
The news may be something that many Black women have never considered in their comings-and-goings, when seeking out the latest venue-or function-to locate eligible Black men. Ms. Cook continues by saying, “I hope this tid-bit of advice will entice Black women to step outside of their comfort zones, and beyond their regular routines and patterns, when seeking to meet single Black men.” Cook, who has run her independently owned print magazine for more 11 years, has been a part of plenty of golf related programs, events and tournaments teeming with eligible gentlemen.
“Many times, as Black women, we are afraid of exploring new paths, or going somewhere alone, or where we don’t have a drove of other Black ladies accompanying us. It’s to a Black woman’s benefit to take advantage every opportunity for socialization and golf is just another means for doing so.”
Cook notes that Black women don’t necessarily have to be experts in the sport, or even play the game to capitalize on getting in the social golf mix. “Simple conversation skills is all that is needed to be able to enjoy meeting new men at the many golf banquets, galas, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and other segments that often take place surrounding a golf tournament or weekend outing.”
ESSENCE, MARCH 2014, PAGE 73:
Alfred “Rabbit” Dyer
Pro Caddie
Blog: September 2012
“The Looper Line”
A view into the life of a legendary golf caddie
I haven’t been on Wall Street in 30-years but seems like those people protesting over there have a lot on their minds!
Being in Florida has been great for me. I get a chance to get all over the place. Nice weather and easy roads make it good for travel anytime of year.
Recently, I was over at the Caddy Shack, a nice little, beautiful restaurant, owned by actor Bill Murray and his 5 brothers.
It sits right inside of World Golf Village, here in St. Augustine, Florida and is located along the Walk of Champions.
Andy Murray is the manager over there. He and I have become good friends. We had lunch to talk about doing some things together. He’s a great fellow. I really enjoyed talking with him.
It’s easy to find the Caddy Shack. There’s a big sign right out on highway I-95 in St. Augustine—You can’t miss it.
It’s beautiful inside, has big screen TVs showing golf tournaments from The PGA TOUR, or other sports. I never drank liquor or smoked, but they have a real big bar inside of the restaurant and it looks nice, too.
World Golf Village is where the Murray brothers hold their annual golf tournament— I’m planning on possibly caddying for Bill in November for it, and I’m excited about it maybe happening, too! Wouldn’t that be something? Me and Bill Murray!
I have been caddying since the age of nine and a lot of things sure have changed since then.
But I’m high-tech now and I want everybody to know that I’ve been getting set up on Facebook! And on Twitter! Yep. Now, how about that?
Pretty soon I’ll be able to stay in touch with people and people can stay in touch with me. So, there is no reason for anybody to say, “Hey, what’s going on with Rabbit? Has anybody heard from Rabbit? Just dial me up online! On Facebook I’m at http://www.facebook.com/alfred.dyer.9/info
I got some people from overseas even calling and asking about me—from as far away as Switzerland and Japan. After all those 18 years that I caddied for the Black Knight, Mr. Gary Player. I also caddied for Arnold Palmer. With all that cadding I got me some fans in all parts of the world. How about that? I caddied over 50 years and that’s what I liked most about it. You never know who you’re going to run into next. Gosh, it would take me all day to run that list down to you.
I caddied for sooooo many notable people. And now I’m in Northeast Florida. People can hire me out as their Caddy for a day and I really like sharing my stories from the past, caddying for celebrities, and all that stuff. Sometimes people try to get me to shut up; think I’m making all this stuff up. What you think about that?
Anyway, with the help of friends, I’ll going to be making some speeches in some cities over the next few months, so that is pretty good. Right? What you think about that! Me—Alfred Dyer—going on the road to talk to people, signing autographs and telling stories about my golfing journeys. And after the golfing part is over, I can do a meet n’ greet with the players and people can take photos with me and I’ll sign my new book! How about that? (Photo above: John Downing with Rabbit)
I will go out on the green and hit some balls with them and tell some more good stories. A lot of people don’t know this, but I even caddied for Dan Sykes, the winner of 1962 Doral. I love golf. Caddying was good to me. It helped me a whole lot in life. So that is pretty good. Right? What you think about that!
Yeah, it’s real nice to be able to go out and caddy for some of these new people. John Murray should be a lot of fun. I sure hope it happens! And I’ll keep you up on that!
You can reach Alfred “Rabbit” Dyer through the African American Golfer’s Digest by calling (212) 571-6559.
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Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer was one of the original African American caddies on the PGA Tour. He has walked rounds as the caddy for, 1972-1990, and he was one of the Big 3 caddies on the American PGA Tour. (The other two were Angelo Argea who caddied for Jack Nicklaus, and Creamy Carolan, who caddied for Arnold Palmer.) He stands a stunning 6’5” tall, wears a brillant smile and never meets a stranger. Much of the distinctive jewelry he wears was given to him by celebrity friends and acquired during his time as a professional caddy.
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