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The triumphant story of William J. Powell, the only African American to design, build, and operate his own public golf course. The World War II veteran overcame racism and limited funds to make his life's dream come true, only to be rebuffed from PGA membership. Eventually he was accepted by the PGA, and today his strength and dignity are the hallmarks of a legendary career.Nosner, Ellen Susanna is the author of 'Clearview America's Course, the Autobiography of William J. Powell', published 2000 under ISBN 9780967700014 and ISBN 0967700019.
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