Charlie Sifford

Tiger Woods speaks with Charlie Sifford, the first African American inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, during a practice round at the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational on Aug. 5, 2009 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Sifford was the first black member of the Professional Golfers Assn. of America.   (Stuart Franklin / Getty Images)

Charles Sifford tees off during a seniors golf tournament in 1997. Sifford was known for his short swing and short answers to interviewers -- and for his cigars.   (Ben Olender / Los Angeles Times)

Charles Sifford hits a chip shot during a Senior Golf Tournament at the Rancho Park Golf Club in Los Angeles in 1991.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)