Gary Player
Personally, I'd say no. Jack Nicklaus is probably the first truly famous golf player.
He was no the first, but the first to win a major tournament.
Sam Snead
Gary Player goes by Black Knight, Mr. Fitness, and International Ambassador of Golf.
There is much information to be had about the golf player Jeev Milkha Singh. For example, he was the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998.
History has not recorded the first African American who played golf. However, the first African American to receive full Professional Golf Association status was Charlie Sifford in 1960.
A round of golf is simply started when a player hits their tee shot on the first hole.
Tony McKegney was the first black player for the Sabres.
The first black player in the NHL was Willie O'Ree. He played for the Boston Bruins.
Gary Player in 1961
The player who finishes their round first.