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The Class of 2004
Through exhibits and induction into, The World Golf Hall Of Fame recognizes both
professional and amateur golfers for their outstanding acheievements.
The Exhibits thats created will display an arrar of memorabillia that reflects the
significant events and acomplishments in the inductees golfing career and personal life.
| World Golf Hall Of Fame 2004 Inductees |
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| Isao Aoki, Tom Kite, Marlene S. Streit & Charlie Sifford |
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The first time or first person, is a statement that is still a big part of our recognition for something that
we as a people use to describe achievements. It is no different with these inductees. Isao Aoki, the first Japanese player.
Marlene Streit, the first Canadian male or female, and Charlie Sifford the first Afro-American male or female.
Sorry Tom as deserving as your are, you are not a first. I would like to take this time to wish all of the inductees
my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the future.
H."Turk" Walker, USGTF
Master Professional
Dayton, Ohio.
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| William "Bill" Dickey winner of the |
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Building Hope One Stroke at a Time......As the first Afro-American to receive the PGA Distinguished
Service Award he would say, one of the greatest challenges facing America to day is preparing our youth for the future, reaching
them; and inspiring them to be all they can be. I had the privlege of meeting Bill some 40 years ago at the Western States
Golf Tournament and his devotion to minority youth that happens to be golfers has not changed. The first East/West
Golf Classic was held in January 1983 and on January 16th, 2008 the BDSA grant and financial aid for our youth will continue
to grow and impact the lives of young men and women throughout the United States that happens to play golf. For additional
information on the East/West Classic and the Bill Dickey Invitiational Junior Golf Championship held in June in Orlando, FL.
go to the picture link for the BDSA web site. Bill for all the awards that you have received none of them compare to
my award for having you as a friend. Your friend Coach H. Turk Walker
Afro American golfers has made a difference in all phases
of the sport. The first to win a PGA Tournament was Pete Brown, the Waco Turner Open in 1964. The first to win the Masters
was Tiger Woods. Althea Gibson, the first LPGA tour member. The golf tee invented by a black dentist. John Shippen first to
play in the US Open, Shinnnecock Hills in 1896 he was just 16 years old.
Golfs first black professional was John Shippen Jr. at Shinnecock
Hills in 1895 under Willie Dunn the Scottish Pro. John the first black to play in the US Open at the same course in 1896,
finished in 5th place and won $10.00. John played in six more opens and no other Afro American played untill Ted Rhodes in
1948. In 2007 one Afro American played in the US Open, Tiger Woods. Golf! The game has come a long way.
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| JOHN SHIPPEN 1879 - 1968 |
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