Legendary golfer's son gets prison time


CLEVELAND — The son and ex-daughter-in-law of late black golf pioneer Charlie Sifford have been sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from his estate.

Craig Sifford and his ex-wife, Sandra, had pleaded guilty to stealing $315,000.

Their attorney had pushed for probation instead of prison time, but a judge concluded that wasn't a viable option because of how much was stolen.

The theft was under investigation when Charlie Sifford died in February at 92.

Authorities had received a complaint saying Craig Sifford was abusing a power of attorney for his father.

Charlie Sifford became the first black golfer to earn full-time playing privileges on the PGA Tour in 1961.