[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E161-E162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING MARCUS BYRD FOR HIS SUCCESS IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2023

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the closing days of Black 
History Month to recognize a professional golfer from the District of 
Columbia.
  Marcus Byrd picked up his clubs at the First Tee of Greater 
Washington, D.C. at the historic Langston Golf Course in Northeast, 
honing his skills there and at a number of golf courses in nearby 
Prince George's County. He finished in 2nd place at the Maryland State 
High School Golf Championship in his freshman year. Shortly after, his 
family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 2013, he won the Georgia State 
Junior Championship and colleges began to take notice. Mr. Byrd earned 
a college golf scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University and 
quickly became one of the best players on the team. After a standout 
college career, Mr. Byrd turned professional in 2020. He is currently 
competing on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour (APGA), 
which is aimed at increasing diversity in the sport. Mr. Byrd has two 
wins and five

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second place finishes on the APGA since 2021. Tiger Woods awarded Mr. 
Byrd with the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the PGA Tour's 
Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles earlier this month. Mr. Byrd 
received an exemption into the PGA Tour's Honda Classic in Florida last 
week.
  While he no longer lives permanently in the District of Columbia, Mr. 
Byrd returns to the area to make a positive impact on young people. He 
has given back to the First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C. by 
participating in multiple Politics and Pros events and by conducting 
clinics for young participants.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to recognize Marcus 
Byrd for his success in professional golf.

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