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Renee Powell
Golfer
1946 –
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Who is Renee Powell?
Renee Powell is an American professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and is currently head professional at her family's Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio. She was the second African-American woman ever to play on the LPGA Tour. Althea Gibson was the first African-American LPGA Tour member, joining in 1963. Powell joined in 1967, and played on Tour from 1967—1980. It was not until 1995 that another African-American woman played on the tour. LaRee Sugg played on Tour from 1995—1997, and from 2000—2001.
Powell is a member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- May 4, 1946
Ohio - Parents
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Ohio State University
- Ohio University
- Central Catholic High School
- Lived in
- Ohio
- East Canton
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on July 23, 2013
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