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Lee Elder waves as he arrives for the ceremonial tee shots before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. At far right is Phil Mickelson. Person at right in cart is unidentified. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. The PGA Tour confirmed Elder’s death, which was first reported by Debert Cook of African American Golfers Digest. No cause or details were immediately available, but the tour said it spoke with Elder's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Defending champ Stricker joins 4-way Regions Tradition tie

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A golfer is silhouetted as they tee off on the first day the British government lifted coronavirus restrictions for outdoor activities, on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club in Sunningdale, England, Monday, March 29, 2021. England is taking another small step out of lockdown as it looks nervously at a new virus surge inundating its European neighbours. From Monday people are allowed to meet in groups of six outdoors and can resume outdoor sports such as basketball, tennis and golf. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Korn Ferry Tour announces major prize money increases by 2022

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Ian Poulter, of England, hits out of the bunker on the 15th fairway during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Friday, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

In hybrid year for British Open, only a few spots remaining

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Peter Uihlein reacts after missing a putt on the 17th green during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Uihlein trying to decide best path to return to PGA Tour

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Stricker rallies to win Chubb Classic in his Florida home

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Honorary starter Lee Elder, left, gestures as he is introduced and applauded by honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, right, before the ceremonial tee shots to begin the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The Latest: Rose says his 65 sounds easier than it was

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FILE - In this Sunday, July 5, 2020 file photo ,Bryson DeChambeau holds the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament trophy at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. The PGA Tour event is staging a four-day event this year to create more playing and business opportunities in golf for Blacks. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfers

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Gary Woodland watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the The Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Match Play field set with possibilities that remain for more

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Viktor Hovland of Norway, chips to the green on the ninth hole during the second round of the The Players Championship golf tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hovland’s mother points out mistake that leads to penalty

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Collin Morikawa, left, and Billy Horschel check the 18th green before putting during the third round of the Workday Championship golf tournament, Feb. 27, 2021, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Trevor Simsby gets unusual shot at WGC and holds his own

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Rafael Campos tied for lead at home in Puerto Rico Open

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Collin Morikawa tees off on the 18th hole in front of cardboard cutout fans during the Genesis Invitational pro-am golf event at Riviera Country Club, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

West Coast behind, more fans about to show up on PGA Tour

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Phil Mickelson follows his approach shot to the 10th green of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Phil Mickelson returns to seniors with appearance in Arizona

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits out of a bunker to the 13th green on the South Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

McIlroy to become 1st international player on PGA Tour board

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Phil Mickelson walks out from a bunker after hitting to the 17th green during the first round of The American Express golf tournament on the Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Love appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Golf really getting busy with four major tours in action

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Collin Morikawa watches his shot during the second round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)

Another tournament in Hawaii, a fresh start for most players

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Harris English holds the champions trophy after the final round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)

English back to winning and wants to see how far he can go

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Masters golf champion Dustin Johnson shows off his green jacket after his victory in Augusta, Ga., in this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo. Johnson was sure to send Phil Mickelson a text about his whereabouts next year the night of the champions dinner. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) ** FILE**

Column: Tales from the tour in a pandemic-shortened year

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press