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Sun, 04.13.1997

The First Black Man Wins The Masters Golf Tournament

Tiger in Augusta

On this date in 1997, the first Black professional golfer won the Master Golf Tournament.

21-year-old Eldrick “Tiger” Woods also became the youngest player to win the Masters. He shot an 18 under par 270 to receive the traditional Green Jacket and the $486,000 first-place prize.

New Poem Each Day

Poetry Corner

They call me the howlin' wolf now, and you found me howlin' at your door They call me the howlin' wolf now, baby, and you know you found me howlin'... HOWLIN’ FOR MY BABY by Howlin’ Wolf
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