BATTLE CREEK - Sixty years ago, Barney Gibson was a caddy at the Battle Creek Country Club. Being African-American, he wasn't allowed to play.

This weekend, his granddaughter will be on the first tee, competing in a professional golf tournament on that same course.

Battle Creek's Amiyah Gibson was given a sponsor's exemption and will be part of the field for the 12th annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, with the three-day event starting Friday, June 6 at the Battle Creek Country Club.

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"It's a full-circle moment for us. Really special. My dad was a caddy 60-some years ago, so for my daughter to be playing and me getting to caddy for her, it's really special," said Aaron Gibson, father of Amiyah Gibson. "For her to be able to participate i

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