Pete Brown ( February 2 , 1935 -- May 1 , 2015 ) was an American professional golfer who is best known as the first African American to win a PGA Tour event with his win at the Waco Turner Open .
Pete Brown ( February 2 , 1935 -- May 1 , 2015 ) was an American professional golfer . He was best known as the first African American to win a PGA Tour event .