Shasta Averyhardt is an American golfer. A professional since 2009, [1] she is the first African-American golfer on the LPGA Tour since 2001 when she qualified in 2010 for the 2011 tour. [2] [3] She went to Jackson State University, a historically black university. [1] She is also of Mexican descent. [3]
References
- ^ a b Nance, Roscoe (6 July 2012). "Ex-HBCU Golf Star Only Black Vying for Open Win". Black America Web. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Black Golfer Shasta Averyhardt Joining LPGA Tour - New America Media". New America Media. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ a b Mickey, Lisa D. (8 December 2012). "Seeking to Qualify but Also to Inspire". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Shasta Averyhardt at the Epson Tour official site
- Shasta Averyhardt at the Ladies European Tour official site
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