The Masters: Golf’s segregated past

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United States

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The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in sport, but its history is tied to segregation in golf. The tournament was marked by the PGA's 'Caucasian-only clause' and by Black caddies who knew Augusta better than anyone. Tiger Woods's victory in 1997 radically changed the image of the game.

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