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Calvin Peete
July 18, 1943 - April 29, 2015
Atlanta, Georgia

My uncle was a great man. I will truly miss his presence and laugh and conversation. May God continue blessing my family and thank you all for being there. He is and always will be the best first African American golf legend.


Posted by: Rachel Baker - Landover, MD - Great niece
May 08, 2015


Never had the chance to meet him personally but followed his action while he was on tour..I admired him greatly for the humble person he wAs and for the way he played...he will be missed..GOD Has Made a home for him


Posted by: Calvin Wells Sr - Valrico, FL - Fellow golfer
May 03, 2015


Our prayers are with you and your family...Calvin was not only a great golfer but one of nicest guy that I have ever met.


Posted by: elgin mathis - Los Angeles, CA - friend and mentor
May 01, 2015


The late Calvin Peete was a good African-American male golfer/he shall be missed. May he R.I.P.


Posted by: ChrIstopher Hagee - Phoenixville, PA - N/A
Apr 30, 2015