Renee Powell
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| Birth | May 4, 1946 United States |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | East Canton, United States |
| College | Ohio State University |
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| Turned Pro | 1967 |
| Retired | 1980 |
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Renee Powell (born in Ohio on 4 May 1946) is an American golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and is currently head professional at her family's Clearview Golf Club. She was only the second African-American to become a member of the world's leading women's golf tour. She is a member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame.
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[edit] Early life
Renee began playing golf at age three. Her father, William J. Powell, is the only African-American to design, build, own and operate a golf course in the United States.
[edit] Professional career
Renee competed in more than 250 tournaments and won the Kelly Springfield open in Brisbane, Australia.
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| NAME | Powell, Renee |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Former Professional Golfer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 4, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | East Canton, Ohio |
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