Renee Powell Golf player

Renee Powell (born May 4, 1946) is an American professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and is currently head professional at her family's Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio. She was the second African-American woman ever to play on the LPGA Tour. Althea Gibson was the first African-American LPGA Tour member, joining in 1963. Powell joined in 1967, and played on Tour from 1967–1980. It was not until 1995 that another African-American woman played on the tour. LaRee Sugg played on Tour from 1995–1997, and from 2000–2001.Powell is a member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 04, 1946
Birth place
Ohio , East Canton Ohio
Nationality
United States
Height (meters)1.651

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Golf player

college
Ohio State University
Ohio University

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Renee Powell on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.bwsfkansascity.com/docs/Powell.htm
  2. http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/black_history_month/013193.html
  3. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/pga/06/25/powell062508/index.html?eref=sitesearch
  4. http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/biography.asp?bioindex=725&category=sportsMakers