Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Calvin Peete

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Last updated on April 14, 2025.

Calvin Peete 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. Peete won the 1985 Tournament Players Championship and finished the season top-5 on the PGA Tour money list three times; 1982, 1983 and 1985. He was ranked in the top 10 players on the McCormack's World Golf Rankings in 1984.

American - Athlete | July 18, 1943 - April 29, 2015

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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

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

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

Calvin Peete

Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Calvin Peete

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