Renee Powell LPGA & PGA Professional Began golfing at age 3 3rd African American woman to join the LPGA First Lady of Golf Award in 2003

Fun Facts

• Began golfing at age 3
• Her father (Bill Powell) was the first African American to design and own a golf course
  • Clearview Golf & Country Club in East Canton, OH

As a Professional Golfer

• Was only the third African American woman to join the LPGA
• Retired for the LPGA in 1980
• Traveled to Europe and Africa to promote golf worldwide
• Is now the Head Pro at Clearview

Awards Recieved

• The First Lady of Golf Award in 2003
• Received the first "For the Love of the Game" Award presented by Rolex in 2007