Charles Harman Black, Jr.
Charles Harman Black, Jr., was born on April 23, 1903. Mr. Black began playing golf at the University of Georgia in 1920 and one year later played in the U.S. Amateur. In 1942, Mr. Black was invited by the USGA to play in the Hail America National Open Golf Tournament, an event to benefit the Navy Relief Society and the U.S. Service Organization. His playing partners in this event included Julius Hughes and Bobby Jones. In 1946, Mr. Black became a founding member of Peachtree Golf Club. He served as president of this club from 1953 to 1955, following the term filled by his close friend, Bobby Jones. In 1948, he served as president of the Atlanta Golf Association. Mr. Black died in 1975, but his legacy to the game of golf will live on forever.

The GGHF honored Charles on January 8, 2000, by inducting him into the hall of fame.

 


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