Legend

Calvin Peete

Detroit-born, self-taught, and for a decade the most accurate driver in golf.

Hometown

Detroit, MI

The Story

Calvin Peete picked up golf at 23 and became the winningest Black player on the PGA Tour before Tiger Woods, with 12 titles including the 1985 Players Championship.

Achievements

◆12 PGA Tour victories
◆Players Championship champion (1985)
◆Led PGA Tour in driving accuracy 10 straight seasons

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