Shasta Averyhardt

American golfer

Shasta Averyhardt is an American golfer. A professional since 2009,[1] she is the first African-American golfer on the LPGA Tour since 2001 when she qualified in 2010 for the 2011 tour.[2][3] She went to Jackson State University, a historically black university.[1] She is also of Mexican descent.[3]

## References

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1. ^ a b Nance, Roscoe (6 July 2012). "Ex-HBCU Golf Star Only Black Vying for Open Win". Black America Web. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
2. ^ "Black Golfer Shasta Averyhardt Joining LPGA Tour - New America Media". New America Media. Archived from the original on January 6, 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
3. ^ a b Mickey, Lisa D. (8 December 2012). "Seeking to Qualify but Also to Inspire". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 August 2015.

## External links

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* Official website
* Shasta Averyhardt at the Epson Tour official site
* Shasta Averyhardt at the Ladies European Tour official site

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