New book highlights how golf played a role in Memphis’ integration
Golfers play at the newly renovated The Links at Pine Hill on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. It was one of the first Memphis golf courses to be integrated. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Pastor LaSimba Gray’s book “Out of Bounds” is a history of how golf played an integral role in Memphis’ gradual path to desegregation.
Topics
Out of Bounds Rev. LaSimba Gray Links at Pine Hill RiversideSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. He began his journalism career at the Tulsa World in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he covered business and, later, K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on Elon Musk’s xAI, regional energy needs and how Memphis and Shelby County government spend taxpayer dollars.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.