Background
Elder, Robert Lee was born on July 14, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Charles and Sadie Elder.
Elder, Robert Lee was born on July 14, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Charles and Sadie Elder.
Doctor of Humanities (honorary), Daniel Hale Williams University.
Professional golfer appearing in tournaments sponsored by, United Golf Association, 1961-1967; Professional golfer appearing in tournaments sponsored by, Professional Golfers Association, since 1967. Founder Lee Elder Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Classic, since 1970. President Elder Associations Inc.
Founder Lee Elder Scholarship Fund, Inc. Promoter Summer Youth Golf Development Programs, Washington. Member national advisory board Goodwill Industries American.
Board directors Metropolitan Washington Police Boys Club. Served with United States Army, 1959-1961. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), Professional Golfers Association American (director) Clubs: Masons.
Married Rose Lorraine Harper, July 18, 1966.