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Gordon Brown Sr. | |
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| Born | May 5, 1936 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Organization(s) | Founder of San Diego Inner City Junior Golf Foundation and Academy[1] |
| Children | Gordon Brown Jr, Horace Brown, Avis Brown-Riley[2][3] |
| Honours | Honorary Life Member of the PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter |
| Website | https://www.innercitykidsgolf.com/gordon-brown-sr |
Gordon Brown Sr., born on May 5, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a golfer.[4] He was the first African American to win the Camp Leroy Johnson All-Infantry Golf Tournament in 1962.[5]West, Norrie (May 1997). 100 Years of Golf in San Diego County. San Diego: Library of Congress Catalog card No. 97-90873. pp. 212–213.
After serving in the U.S. Army, where he played on the military golf team, Brown moved to San Diego, establishing himself as an amateur golfer. He won multiple championships, including three consecutive San Diego Industrial Golf Championships, and retired to the Silver Cup, a award in local golf circles.[6]
In 1970, Brown founded the Southeast Junior Golf program, aiming to introduce local youth to the game and impart essential life skills.[7] This initiative evolved into the San Diego Inner City Junior Golf Foundation and Academy in 1996. Admiral Lawrence Chambers would be seen aiding Brown in his outreach for Brown's nonprofit.[8][9][10]
In recognition of his work, Brown was named an Honorary Life Member of the PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter.[11]
References
[edit]West, Norrie (May 1997). 100 Years of Golf in San Diego County. San Diego: Library of Congress Catalog card No. 97-90873. pp. 212–213.
- ^ "Resolution Number R-303101 - A Resolution to Honor Gordon Brown Sr" (PDF). City of San Diego Official Website. City of San Diego. 16 January 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Avis Brown-Riley Coach Bio". PGA Women's Clinics. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Past Celebrations - African American Golfers Hall of Fame". African American Golfers Hall of Fame. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "About Us | Charleston Port City Golf Club". Charleston Port City. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Golf tournament inspires San Diego inner-city youth". cbs8.com. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr., Golfer born". African American Registry. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr. - BIO". SDJGA. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Golf tournament inspires San Diego inner-city youth". cbs8.com. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "10News Leadership: San Diego man lifts kids through golf". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Admiral Lawrence Chambers and Gordon Brown Sr. Golf Invitational - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint". sdvoice.info. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Gordon Brown Sr. Becomes PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter Honorary Life Member – African American Golfer's Digest". 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
West, Norrie (May 1997). 100 Years of Golf in San Diego County. San Diego: Library of Congress Catalog card No. 97-90873. pp. 212–213.