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Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park

The old Bonnie Brae, integrated in 1957 after a Black golfers' petition, cut down by I-77 and renamed for Charlie Sifford in 2010. The skyline is in view.

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About Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park

Sifford is Mecklenburg County's nine-hole course in South End, minutes from uptown, with the Charlotte skyline in view and Bermuda grass from tee to green. It's quick, and there's a big driving range and practice area on site, plus a Snack Shack you can call from the turn to order ahead.

The history is what sets it apart. It opened as Bonnie Brae (Gaelic for "pleasant hill"), an 18-hole, whites-only course owned by the City of Charlotte, laid out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In December 1951 sixteen Black golfers were turned away, and on December 21 they petitioned the city. The case came to trial in December 1956, and Judge Susie Sharp ordered the Parks and Recreation Commission to stop turning away Black golfers. On January 9, 1957, James Otis Williams became the first Black golfer to play Bonnie Brae.

I-77 took the back nine when it was finished in 1976, and the nine that was left became Revolution Park Golf Course. In 2010 it was renovated and renamed for Dr. Charles L. Sifford, a Charlotte native who caddied at Carolina Country Club as a teen, became the first African American to earn a PGA Tour card, and went into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.

It's one of 58 courses Yoink watches in the Charlotte area, and the closest alternative is Harry L. Jones, Sr. Golf Course, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park

Book online through Meck County Golf, which says its own site has the best rates, and pre-pay if you want a quicker check-in. You can also call the pro shop at (704) 333-3949. Groups under four may be paired. Cancel at least 24 hours out or you may be charged. The pro shop is open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park FAQ

Where is Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park?

Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park is in North Carolina, in the Charlotte area — about 3 miles from Harry L. Jones, Sr. Golf Course.

Who designed Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park?

Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park was designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1930s, as an 18-hole layout.

Is Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park open to the public?

Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park is public, county-owned (Mecklenburg County), run by Mecklenburg County, in partnership with First Tee and Troon.

How many holes is Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park, and what's par?

Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park is a nine-hole course: 9 holes, par 35, 3,001 yards.

How do I get a tee time at Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park when it's booked up?

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What golf courses are near Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park?

Nearby options include Harry L. Jones, Sr. Golf Course, Sunset Hills Golf Course and Sunset Hills Golf Course The 9 hole Short Course-Par 31. Yoink watches 58 courses in the Charlotte area.

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