Lee Elder was an American professional golfer, famously, the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament, where he missed the cut. Lee Elder was invited to the tournament after winning the 1974 Monsanto Open.
Lee Elder was born in Dallas, Texas, to Charles and Almeta Elder. He was one among ten children. He did not grow up to spend more time with his parents as his father was killed in Germany during World War II. Lee Elder’s mother died three months later, he was nine years by then.
Lee Elder was born on July 14, 1934, Dallas, Texas and ne died on November 28, 2021, in Escondido, California. Lee Elder was aged 87 before his death.
Lee Elder Cause Of Death
PGA Tour confirmed on Monday, November 29, that Lee Elder has died. However, the cause of his death is unknown. The family and the PGA Tour are yet to reveal what killed Lee Elder.
It is also rumored that he died a natural death.