The Masters: Golf’s segregated past

The Masters has a complicated segregated past, which include the PGA’s “Caucasian-only clause”

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The Masters: Golf’s segregated past
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The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in sport. But the story behind The Masters Tournament is also tied to the history of segregation in golf. From the PGA’s “Caucasian-only clause” to the Black caddies who knew Augusta better than anyone. And why Tiger Woods’s victory in 1997 changed the image of the game forever. Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the tournament’s complicated past.

Published On 9 Apr 2026

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