Witness History: Black history - Lee Elder at The Masters

In 1975, Lee Elder braved death threats to become the first African-American golfer to play at the prestigious US Masters in Augusta.

It was one of the last race barriers in US sport and made him a hero to many black sportsmen – including Tiger Woods.

Lee Elder speaks about the tournament to Simon Watts.

This programme includes description of racial abuse.

(Photo: Lee Elder playing golf later in life. Credit: Getty Images)

Published on Thursday, 11th April 2013.

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