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Golf great receives hard-earned award - Aug 11, 2009 | 13:57:45
posted by: Molly Gallagher
Even the most avid golf fan may not recognize the name Bill Powell, but tomorrow the World War II African-American veteran will be presented with the P.G.A. of America's highest honor, the P.G.A. Distinguished Service Award. Upon returning from serving in England and Scotland, Powell was denied the rights granted to him in the G.I. Bill and was refused a loan from all of his local banks in Minerva, Pennsylvania. Angry and frustrated with the injustice and racism he was faced, Powell refused to give up his dream of owning a golf course. After borrowing money from hi s brother, Berry Powell, and two local African-American physicians, Bill Powell bought 78-acres of land in Canton Pennsylvania and got to work on his golf course. Sixty-three years and 52 additional acres later, Powell and his family continue to run The Clearview Golf Club, one of 15 places recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Check out the article the New York Times did on Powell, or tune in when he receives his award in Minneapolis on the eve of P.G.A. Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club. 
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