Black Golfer at the US Masters
Witness History: Archive 2013 - A podcast by BBC World Service
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In 1975, Lee Elder braved death threats to become the first African-American golfer to play at the prestigious US Masters in Augusta.It was one of the last colour barriers in US sport and made him a hero to many black sportsmen - including Tiger Woods.Lee Elder recalls the tournament for Witness.PHOTO: Lee Elder playing golf later in life (Getty Images)