February 19, 2007
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Profile America for the 19th day of Black History Month. Renee Powell grew up with golf. Her father, William, developed the Clearview Golf Course in Canton, Ohio, after being denied admission to existing courses. Clearview was the first course designed, constructed, owned and operated by an African-American, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Powell's daughter Renee began competing as a golfer at age 12, and became one of only three African- American women to play on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. Noted for her work to bring youngsters into the game, she received the First Lady of Golf Award from the Professional Golfers Association. About 13 million U.S. adults enjoy playing at least eight rounds of golf a year. This special Profile America for Black History Month is a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau.