Varner laments dearth of African-Americans on PGA Tour

FILE PHOTO: ]Jul 15, 2018; Silvis, IL, USA; PGA golfer Harold Varner III tees off on the 5th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament at TPC Deere Run. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Harold Varner III wants to inspire a new generation of African-Americans to come on to the PGA Tour so that there is more diversity on the professional circuit.

More than two decades after Tiger Woods burst onto the professional scene, an influx of minority players has not exactly followed in his wake.