Charlie Sifford Picks His 5 FAVOURITE Players of ALL TIME

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Charlie Sifford picked his five favorite golfers. When you hear his reasons, you will understand what he meant when he said "HE WAS MY GOAT." He faced death threats and racial heckling after the PGA removed its Caucasian-only clause in 1961. He was denied entry to clubhouses and excluded from tournaments. Yet despite all that pain, his favorite players were not chosen out of anger. They were chosen because Sifford still believed in greatness. His five picks show who he trusted.
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Sifford's five favorites were not random picks. They were a values map of what he believed golf should be. Sifford was a purist. He grew up as a caddie in Charlotte, North Carolina, and dominated the United Golf Association tour, winning five straight National Negro Opens. He valued ball-striking above everything else. He played in an era where equipment did not fix mistakes. A shot-maker was a magician. A grinder was a survivor. Sifford placed a premium on mental toughness and class. So let us start with his fifth favorite player.
Number Five: Tiger Woods, The Grandson and The Vindication