A Golfer’s Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game’s Highest Level

Kamaiu Johnson practices ahead of his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at legendary Pebble Beach. Johnson, 27, was discovered by a golf pro at age 13 after he had dropped out of school.

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When Tiger Woods conquered the golf world a couple of decades ago, it spurred a wave of minority participation in a game historically closed to people of color.

That wave still hasn’t hit the sport’s highest levels.

But some are making inroads, including African American golfer Kamaiu Johnson.