Trailblazer Lee Elder Dent, First Black Golfer at the Masters, Passes Away at 85
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**Dent, pioneering Black golfer, dies at age 85**
Lee Elder Dent, a groundbreaking icon in the world of golf and the first Black man to step onto the Masters stage, has passed away at the age of 85. His remarkable journey not only shattered racial barriers but also inspired countless future generations of golfers to pursue their dreams