The Untold Story of Black Golfers

The Untold Story of Black Golfers

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and contributions of black golfers, highlighting figures like John Shippen, Dr. George Franklin, and Charlie Sifford. It discusses the formation of the United Golfers Association and the struggles faced by pioneers like Lee Elder and Bill Spiller. The video also covers the achievements of Renee Powell and Ann Gregory in women's golf and acknowledges Tiger Woods' recognition of these trailblazers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first black man to play in the national championship?

Lee Elder

Ted Rhodes

John Shippen

Charlie Sifford

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the wooden golf tee in 1899?

Joe Bartholomew

George Adams

Robert Hawkins

Dr. George Franklin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the United Golfers Association (UGA) founded in 1925?

To promote golf among women

To create professional golf tournaments for African Americans

To integrate black and white golfers

To teach golf to children

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which black golfer helped construct New York's Shinnecock Hills course?

Joe Bartholomew

Charlie Sifford

Bill Spiller

John Shippen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Joe Bartholomew work through the night on his golf course designs?

He wanted to avoid the heat

He preferred working at night

He was scared of people stealing his ideas

He had a day job

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first black golfer to play on the PGA Tour?

Bill Spiller

Charlie Sifford

Lee Elder

John Shippen

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which black golfer was the first to play at the Masters Tournament?

Lee Elder

Bill Spiller

Tiger Woods

Charlie Sifford

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