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Gordon Brown Sr., born on May 5, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a prominent figure in the golf community and a civil rights activist. He began playing golf at the age of ten and became involved in a legal battle for access to Charleston Municipal Golf Course, which had discriminatory policies against people of color. This effort contributed to the desegregation of the course, a milestone recognized by the NAACP Charleston Chapter in 1995.

After serving in the U.S. Army, where he played on the military golf team, Brown moved to San Diego, establishing himself as a leading amateur golfer. He won multiple championships, including three consecutive San Diego Industrial Golf Championships, and retired the Silver Cup, a prestigious award in local golf circles.

In 1970, Brown founded the Southeast Junior Golf program, aiming to introduce local youth to the game and impart essential life skills. This initiative evolved into the San Diego Inner City Junior Golf Foundation and Academy in 1996, which continues to offer free golf lessons and support to children in the community. His contributions have significantly impacted local golf, fostering leadership and personal growth among participants.

In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Brown was recently named an Honorary Life Member of the PGA Southern California San Diego Chapter.




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