He was one of only 16 of the top 100 players on tour to play there in 1962 .
Californian Charlie Sifford attended the 1962 Canadian Open in part to raise the profile of African - American players on the PGA Tour .
Charlie Sifford was Californian of only 16 of the top 100 players on tour to play there in 1962 .
Californian Charlie Sifford attended the 1962 Canadian Open in part to raise the profile of African - American players on the PGA Tour .