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From John Shippen breaking barriers at the 1896 U.S. Open to Tiger Fairways shattering virtually every PGA Tour record of consequence, African-Americans have played a significant role in the development of the game of golf down through the years. Here will be a timeline of their noteworthy achievements on and off the course with Ping K15 Driver, and a photo gallery of prominent players:
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