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Gordon Brown Sr. | |
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| Born | May 5, 1936 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Organization(s) | Founder of San Diego Inner City Junior Golf Foundation and Academy [1] |
| Children | Gordon Brown Jr, Horace Brown, Avis Brown-Riley[2] [3] |
| Honours | Honorary Life Member of the PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter |
| Website | https://www.innercitykidsgolf.com/gordon-brown-sr |
Gordon Brown Sr., born on May 5, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a prominent figure in the golf community and a civil rights activist. He began playing golf at the age of ten and became involved in a legal battle for access to Charleston Municipal Golf Course, which had discriminatory policies against people of color.[4] This effort contributed to the desegregation of the course, a milestone recognized by the NAACP Charleston Chapter in 1995.
After serving in the U.S. Army, where he played on the military golf team, Brown moved to San Diego, establishing himself as a leading amateur golfer. He won multiple championships, including three consecutive San Diego Industrial Golf Championships, and retired to the Silver Cup, a prestigious award in local golf circles.[5]
In 1970, Brown founded the Southeast Junior Golf program, aiming to introduce local youth to the game and impart essential life skills.[6] This initiative evolved into the San Diego Inner City Junior Golf Foundation and Academy in 1996, which continues to offer free golf lessons and support to children in the community.[7] His contributions have significantly impacted local golf, fostering leadership and personal growth among participants.[8]
In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Brown was recently named an Honorary Life Member of the PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Resolution Number R-303101 - A Resolution to Honor Gordon Brown Sr" (PDF). City of San Diego Official Website. City of San Diego. 16 January 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Avis Brown-Riley Coach Bio". PGA Women's Clinics. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Past Celebrations - African American Golfers Hall of Fame". African American Golfers Hall of Fame. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "About Us | Charleston Port City Golf Club". Charleston Port City. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr., Golfer born". African American Registry. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr. - BIO". SDJGA. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "10News Leadership: San Diego man lifts kids through golf". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Golf tournament inspires San Diego inner-city youth". cbs8.com. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Admiral Lawrence Chambers and Gordon Brown Sr. Golf Invitational - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint". sdvoice.info. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr. Becomes PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter Honorary Life Member – African American Golfer's Digest". 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
West, Norrie (May 1997). 100 Years of Golf in San Diego County. San Diego: Library of Congress Catalog card No. 97-90873. pp. 212–213.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: year (link)