Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Professional Golfer
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| gptkbp:awards |
PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award
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| gptkbp:bestFinish |
Tied for 4th at the 1969 U.S. Open
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
June 2, 1922
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| gptkbp:careerStart |
1950s
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| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
February 3, 2015
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| gptkbp:famousRival |
gptkb:Jack_Nicklaus
gptkb:Arnold_Palmer |
| gptkbp:golfingEvents |
Aggressive and competitive
Played at segregated courses |
| gptkbp:hallOfFameInduction |
2014 World Golf Hall of Fame
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Charlie Sifford
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired future generations of golfers
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Joe_Louis
Ted_Rhodes |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Breaking racial barriers in golf
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Paved the way for diversity in golf
|
| gptkbp:membership |
Mental toughness
Strong work ethic Consistency in performance Emphasis on mental preparation Strong short game Use of technology in training Focus on fitness Ability to play under pressure Powerful drives Ability to mentor younger players Ability to analyze opponents Ability to handle pressure Ability to maintain composure Ability to play different formats of the game Ability to play in various weather conditions Ability to read greens Ability to recover from bad shots Ability to strategize during play Accurate putting Adaptability to different courses Excellent iron play Experience in tournament play Knowledge of wind effects Skill in chipping and pitching Skill in long-distance putting Skill in match play Skill in public speaking about golf. Skill in shot shaping Skill in stroke play Skill in team play Strategic course management Understanding of course conditions Understanding of golf rules and etiquette Use of different clubs effectively |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First_African_American_to_earn_a_PGA_Tour_card
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| gptkbp:personalLife |
Grew_up_in_Charlotte,_North_Carolina
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| gptkbp:playsFor |
PGA Tour
|
| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
Received Congressional Gold Medal
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Rose_Sifford
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| gptkbp:turnsPro |
1948
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| gptkbp:youth_tournaments |
0
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