Renee Powell was honored at the World Golf Hall of Fame ceremonies prior to The PLAYERS Championship in March with the inaugural Charlie Sifford Award.
Renee has received numerous awards over the years, but this one was especially important to her. Charles Sifford was a long-time family friend of both Renee and her father. Sifford experienced every roadblock, insult and hardship imaginable as he became the first African-American to earn a PGA Tour card in 1961.
“It’s somebody that I knew personally and to receive (this award) means a lot because of knowing him from the public Charlie and knowing the private Charlie. A personal family friend, it’s very touching.”
The inaugural Charlie Sifford Award is presented by Southern Companies to honor recipients for their spirit in advancing diversity in golf.
