TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 | DR CHARLES L. SIFFORD GOLF COURSE
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Charlie Sifford – the first Black player to earn his PGA TOUR card – is a native of Charlotte, NC. To honor his achievements, the Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course is hosting a golf tournament during PGA Championship tournament week to generate donations for the Sifford Scholarship Fund.
The tournament will feature 2 9-Hole Shotgun Start Waves, played in a 4-Person Scramble Format.
| MORNING GROUP |
| 7:30 AM - First Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - First Shotgun Start, Lunch On-Course |
AFTERNOON GROUP |
| 12:30 PM - Second Registration and Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - Second Shotgun Start, On-Course Refreshments |
| 4:30 PM - Scoring, Results, and Prizes (both groups are welcome) |
We have a number of EXCITING sponsorship opportunities available for what will be an incredible event!
- PRESENTING SPONSOR | $7,500
- SUPPORTING SPONSOR | $3,500
- HOLE SPONSOR | From $500
- PLAYER FEE | $125
Each of these sponsorship opportunities come with their own unique perks. Check them out today!
The Sifford Scholarship helps cover a portion of the colleges costs for students who attend a Historically Black College or University, or for students attending a PGA accredited golf management program. Any student who is or will be attending college is eligible to apply.
Charlie’s pioneering efforts created a pathway for all minority golfers to develop a successful career in professional golf. Similarly, the goal of the Dr. Charles L. Sifford Scholarship is to help support college students who qualify, as they pursue their professional career.
Charlie’s pioneering efforts created a pathway for all minority golfers to develop a successful career in professional golf. Similarly, the goal of the Dr. Charles L. Sifford Scholarship is to help support college students who qualify, as they pursue their professional career.
Dr. Charles L Sifford
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Charles Sifford and Tiger Woods
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Dr. Charles L. Sifford with PGA Commissioner, Tim Finchem
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Charles Sifford in Hartford 1967
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Charles L. Sifford Practicing
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Iconic Charles L. Sifford
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