Calvin Peete Quotes

United States, Golfer
July 18, 1943 – April, 29, 2015.

Calvin Peete (July 18, 1943 – April 29, 2015) was an American professional golfer. He was the most successful African-American to have played on the PGA Tour, with 12 wins, prior to the emergence of Tiger Woods.

The money was going to come and go, between a wife and the IRS. The thrill of beating the best field in golf is what will always stay with me.

Calvin Peete
- Money
- Wife
- Best
Until Lee Elder, the only blacks at the Masters were caddies or waiters. To ask a black man what he feels about the traditions of the Masters is like asking him how he feels about his forefathers who were slaves.

Calvin Peete
- Man
- Black
- Traditions

If it wasn't for golf, I'd probably still be peddling jewelry or be in the sugar mills somewhere.

Calvin Peete
- Golf
- Jewelry
- Sugar