The Institutions

Professional tour · Est. 2010

APGA Tour

To bring greater diversity to golf by developing Black and minority professionals for the game's highest levels.

The Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour stages tournaments and provides playing opportunities, funding, and development for Black and minority golfers on the path to the PGA Tour.

Professional tour · Est. 1950

LPGA

The premier women's professional golf tour.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association, founded in 1950. Althea Gibson became its first Black member in 1964, followed by Renee Powell in 1967.

National invitational · Detroit, MI · Est. 2021

The John Shippen

To create pathways for Black golfers and Black businesses into the game's biggest stages.

The John Shippen National Invitational, played at Detroit Golf Club, awards Black professionals exemptions into PGA Tour and LPGA events — and pairs the golf with a national Black business pitch competition.

Junior development · Est. 2021

Underrated Golf

Equity, access, and opportunity for under-represented junior golfers.

Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf tour gives elite junior golfers from under-represented communities a national competitive stage and a path to college golf.

HBCU golf program · Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune-Cookman University Golf

The program that produced Willie Mack III.

Bethune-Cookman's golf program has one of the strongest alumni lines in HBCU golf, headlined by APGA great Willie Mack III.

HBCU golf program · Tallahassee, FL

Florida A&M University Golf

Rattler golf.

FAMU's golf program is a fixture of the HBCU golf landscape and a regular contender at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship.

HBCU golf program · Washington, DC · Est. 2020

Howard University Golf

Division I golf at the Mecca.

Howard's Division I golf program relaunched in 2020 with backing from Stephen Curry — the highest-profile investment in HBCU golf in a generation.

HBCU golf program · Jackson, MS

Jackson State University Golf

The most storied program in HBCU golf.

Jackson State built a dynasty in Black college golf, producing professionals like Tim O'Neal and Shasta Averyhardt and a long line of national minority championships.

HBCU golf program · Houston, TX

Texas Southern University Golf

Tiger golf in Houston.

Texas Southern fields men's and women's golf in the SWAC, developing talent in one of America's great golf cities.

Heritage

African American Golfers Hall of Fame

To honor and preserve the legacy of African American golfers.

Recognizes the players, teachers, and pioneers of African American golf. Herbert Dixon was honored in 2012.

College golf

Black College Golf Coaches Association

To advance golf programs and student-athletes at HBCUs.

The BCGCA supports HBCU golf coaches and players with championships, development, and advocacy — the backbone of the Black college golf pipeline.

Women's golf community

Black Girls Deserve Nice Things Golf Club

To create an inclusive and empowering community where Black women can confidently explore and enjoy golf.

A beginner-friendly Black women's golf club offering clinics, memberships, social connection, instruction, and access to equipment. Its 2026 calendar showed repeated clinics and announced Philadelphia and Houston expansion.

Women's golf community · Atlanta, GA · Est. 2013

Black Girls Golf

To make golf a comfortable, welcoming place for Black women and girls.

A national network founded by Tiffany Mack Fitzgerald that introduces Black women and girls to golf through lessons, clinics, leagues, community, and business networking.

Men's golf community · Memphis, TN

Black Men of Memphis Golf

To create fellowship, access, networking, and welcoming golf experiences for Black men in Memphis.

A Memphis golf community welcoming beginners and experienced players through outings, events, fellowship, and professional connection.

Community & membership · Boston, MA

Boston Black Golf Association

To inspire fellowship, inclusivity, support, friendly competition, and professional connection through golf.

An active Black golf community in Greater Boston offering tournament competition, USGA handicap access, social activity, fellowship, and professional networking. Its 2026 membership included at least seven tournaments.

HBCU recruiting & development

HBCU GOLF Foundation

To connect talented youth golfers with scholarship opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

A national recruiting and development pipeline serving junior golfers and HBCU programs. Its goals include increasing scholarships, developing players, sustaining current HBCU golf programs, and helping launch new programs.

Women's golf & professional networking · Braddock, PA · Est. 2022

Hit Like A Girl

To increase golf diversity and business opportunity for women, with a focus on Black women, in a supportive environment.

A Pittsburgh-area golf community providing beginner instruction, clinics, leagues, meetups, travel, rules education, and professional networking.

Women's golf community · Atlanta, GA · Est. 2023

Ladies Who Golf

To make golf approachable while helping women build confidence, relationships, professional access, wellness, and community.

An Atlanta-founded golf community offering instruction, memberships, networking, retreats, wellness, mentorship, and chapter communities for professional women.

Historic amateur golf association · Houston, TX · Est. 1946

Lone Star Golf Association

To sustain amateur golf, junior development, scholarships, fellowship, and service in Houston.

A historic Houston Black golf association founded in 1946, with junior golf, scholarship, tournament, and community programs.

Heritage · Est. 1986

National Black Golf Hall of Fame

To honor the pioneers and champions of Black golf.

Founded in 1986, the National Black Golf Hall of Fame preserves the legacy of the players, teachers, and builders who carried the game through exclusion.

Workforce & access

PGA WORKS

To diversify the golf industry's workforce.

PGA WORKS drives career access across the golf industry, including the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship — the premier championship for HBCU and minority-serving-institution golf.

Historic golf association · Asheville, NC · Est. 1959

Skyview Golf Association

To preserve Black golf history while expanding competitive access and opportunity for future generations.

An Asheville association founded in 1959 and incorporated in 1960, best known for the historic Skyview Open and its work to sustain Black competitive golf.

Women's golf community · Tacoma, WA · Est. 2019

Soft Life Swing Society

To create welcoming, confidence-building pathways into golf for Black women and women of color.

A Washington golf community bringing beginning, developing, and experienced women together through clinics, weekly play, social events, mentorship, and wellness-centered belonging.

Community golf & service · Lafayette, LA · Est. 1968

Toussaint Golf Club

To provide a welcoming golf community while inspiring youth and serving Lafayette through charitable programs.

A Lafayette golf association founded in 1968, combining member play and an annual Memorial Day tournament with youth clinics, scholarships, school support, and food assistance.

Golf academy & scholarships · Queens, NY

United Black Golfers Association

To expand Black participation in golf through instruction, fellowship, competition, and scholarships.

A New York-area golf association operating a golf academy, tournaments, member activities, and scholarship programs.

Historic association & player development · Windermere, FL · Est. 1925

United Golfers Association

To preserve the UGA legacy while building modern pathways for Black golfers through competition, education, and player development.

The historic Black golf association that sustained competition during segregation is active again with a national team, academy, masterclasses, an invitational, and the Sapphire Golf Tour.

Amateur golf · Est. 1954

Western States Golf Association

One of the oldest Black golf associations in America.

Founded in 1954, the WSGA connects Black golf clubs across the western U.S. with tournaments, junior golf, and scholarships.

Development · Atlanta, GA

Women in Golf Foundation

Expanding opportunities for women and girls in golf.

Founded and led by LaJean Gould, the Atlanta-based Women in Golf Foundation has run the National Women's Collegiate Golf Championship for more than 30 years, supporting women's golf at HBCUs and contributing over $340,000 to collegiate programs.

Youth golf & leadership development · Charlotte, NC

A Perfect Swing Foundation

To introduce youth to golf while building leadership, communication, networking, and educational opportunity.

A 501(c)(3) youth foundation offering golf instruction, academy development, PGA Jr. League, LPGA/USGA Girls Golf, scholarships, and leadership workshops across the Carolinas.

Amateur golf & youth development · Atlanta, GA · Est. 1996

Atlanta Pro-Duffers Golf Club

To advance fellowship, amateur golf, youth exposure, and charitable service in Atlanta.

The Atlanta chapter of Pro-Duffers USA, established in 1996, combining member golf with youth instruction and charitable tournaments.

Golf, wellness & violence prevention · Baltimore, MD

Bison Impact Group

To use golf, community, and relational wellness to expand opportunity and prevent violence.

A Baltimore/DMV nonprofit introducing Black beginners and youth to golf while connecting the game to wellness, community building, and violence prevention.

Brotherhood, scholarships & community service · Cleveland, OH

Black Elite Golfers

To use golf to strengthen brotherhood, support communities, and create educational opportunity through scholarships.

A nonprofit golf community that grew from a recurring group of friends into Cleveland and Houston chapters supporting fellowship, scholarships, and civic work.

National golf community · Est. 2019

Black Golf Alliance

To grow Black golf through community, mentorship, relationships, and support for HBCU and junior golf.

A national Black golf community and forum connecting golfers, professionals, coaches, and brands while raising support for HBCU programs and junior golfers.

Community golf & junior access · Los Angeles, CA · Est. 2021

Black Golfers Club

To increase access to golf for under-resourced communities.

A Southern California golf club running monthly Sunday School rounds, beginner workshops, fundraising tournaments, junior support, and a directory connecting golfers with Black instructors.

Historic club · Chicago, IL · Est. 1937

Chicago Women's Golf Club

Uplifting Black women in golf since 1937.

Formed November 16, 1937 by Anna Mae Black Robinson, Vivian Pitts, and Cleo Ball, the Chicago Women's Golf Club is the oldest African American women's golf club in the Midwest. Its home course was Pipe-O-Peace (later Joe Louis Golf Course); its UGA-sanctioned Memorial Tournaments drew the top Black professionals. In 1956 it became the first Black organization admitted to the USGA — largely so member Ann Gregory could compete in USGA championships. Its Bob-O-Links junior program (1954) continues today.

Historic golf club & junior development · Phoenix, AZ · Est. 1946

Desert Mashie Golf Club

To make golf more diverse and inclusive through fellowship, competition, and junior development.

A Phoenix golf club founded by Black golfers in 1946, among Arizona’s oldest public clubs and a longtime force in junior golf and inclusive competition.

Community golf club · Detroit, MI

Detroit Handicappers Golf Club

To promote competitive golf, fellowship, and community giving in Detroit.

An active Detroit golf club offering memberships, tournaments, fellowship, and charitable community support.

Women's golf league · Chicago, IL · Est. 1974

Ebony Ladies Golf League

To promote golf, fellowship, competition, and charitable service among women in Chicago.

A historic Chicago Black women’s golf league founded by Louise B. Horne and fourteen women, with divisional play, the Jack & Jill tournament, and community giving.

Historic golf club & junior development · Seattle, WA · Est. 1947

Fir State Golf Club

To grow golf for minority communities through instruction, competition, scholarships, mentorship, and community engagement.

One of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest African American golf organizations, with a junior program, championships, scholarships, instruction, and community partnerships.

Community golf & heritage · New Orleans, LA

Friends of Joe Bartholomew Golf Club

To sustain an inclusive New Orleans golf community while carrying forward the legacy of golf-course architect Joe Bartholomew.

A New Orleans golf club connecting present-day member play and charity tournaments with the legacy of pioneering Black golf-course architect Joe Bartholomew.

Women's golf, tennis & networking · Philadelphia, PA · Est. 2026

Girls on the Green

To help Black women build knowledge, power, belonging, and community through golf and tennis.

An emerging Philadelphia social club creating access to golf and tennis, equipment knowledge, professional networks, and in-person sisterhood for Black women.

Youth, workforce & course stewardship · Dallas, TX · Est. 2018

I AM a Golfer Foundation

To preserve Cedar Crest Golf Course and create educational, career, scholarship, and golf pathways for Dallas youth.

A Dallas foundation centered on Cedar Crest Golf Course, combining instruction, paid internships, scholarships, course stewardship, and community events.

Golf, youth & community development · Chicago, IL · Est. 1993

Jackson Park Golf Association

To use golf to engage youth and adults in education, health, careers, and community development.

A Chicago 501(c)(3) connecting golf with youth and adult development through caddie, school, scholarship, health, and career programs.

Community & youth golf · Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo Black Golf Association

To expand golf access, instruction, fellowship, and youth development in Kalamazoo’s Black community.

A Fatherhood Network golf program offering community league play, accessible instruction, and Swing 4 Success for students in grades 8–11.

Amateur golf & scholarships · Kansas City, MO · Est. 1981

Kansas City Swingers Golf Association

To promote golf, fellowship, community involvement, and college opportunity for Kansas City youth.

A Kansas City 501(c)(3) amateur golf association supporting tournaments, fellowship, community service, and scholarships for urban students.

Women's golf & scholarships · Cincinnati, OH · Est. 1976

Les Birdies

To empower women and girls through golf, education, mentorship, sisterhood, and community service.

A Black women-founded Cincinnati golf organization supporting clinics, school partnerships, mentoring, junior golf, and scholarships.

Youth, college & career development · Detroit, MI · Est. 2001

Midnight Golf Program (College Career & Beyond)

To prepare Detroit-area young people for college, career, and life through mentoring, life skills, and golf.

The Detroit youth-development organization formerly known as Midnight Golf Program now operates as College Career & Beyond, combining college access and persistence, career development, mentoring, life skills, and golf instruction.

Community golf club · Chicago, IL · Est. 2024

Midnight Green Club

To create a welcoming golf community with clear pathways from beginner participation to competition.

A Chicago golf club combining skills development, league play, travel, and social connection across four player levels.

Historic amateur golf club · Jackson, MS

Nine Iron Golf Club

To promote golf, sportsmanship, character, fellowship, and positive community impact.

Mississippi’s oldest Black golf club and the first Black club admitted to the Mississippi Golf Association, with member competition and a longstanding annual tournament.

Amateur golf association · Philadelphia, PA · Est. 1976

NNGA Philadelphia

To promote amateur golf, fellowship, competition, and community service in the Philadelphia region.

The Philadelphia chapter of the National Negro Golf Association, active in tournaments, fellowship, community events, and partnerships with regional Black golf clubs.

Historic golf club & youth development · Pensacola, FL · Est. 1968

Par Four Golf Club

To sustain fellowship and competition while supporting youth golf and charitable causes in Pensacola.

A Pensacola Black golf club founded by nine men in 1968, active through member competition, the Calvin Washington Memorial, youth clinics, fundraising, and community service.

Heritage & preservation · Stow, MA · Est. 2025

Rediscover Mapledale

To preserve the historical significance of Mapledale Country Club and keep the land undeveloped and in golf use where feasible.

A nonprofit preserving, interpreting, and programming the history of Mapledale Country Club, the Black-owned club founded by Robert H. Hawkins. The organization incorporated in 2025 and held its third annual memorial tournament during Mapledale's 2026 centennial year.

Historic golf club · Washington, DC · Est. 1926

Royal Golf Club of Washington, D.C.

To sustain fellowship, competition, service, and the legacy of African American men in golf.

A historic African American men’s golf club with roots in 1926 and the Royal name since 1933, offering member play, championships, trips, and community giving.

Community golf & youth development · Sacramento, CA · Est. 1953

Sacramento Area Black Golf Club

To expand golf access for underserved youth through mentorship, education, sportsmanship, inclusion, and excellence.

A 501(c)(3) with roots in the 1953 social club The Counts, now providing inclusive member golf, youth development, mentorship, and scholarships.

Women's developmental tour · Windermere, FL

Sapphire Golf Tour

To create a competitive development and visibility pathway for Black women golfers.

A multi-city developmental golf tour for Black women, managed by the United Golfers Association and supported by coaching, competition, and sponsorship visibility.

Regional amateur golf network · Jackson, MS · Est. 2006

Southern Association of Amateur Golfers

To promote amateur golf through regional club competition, fellowship, scholarships, civic engagement, and charitable work.

A regional Black golf network uniting eighteen clubs across eleven states through a live tournament circuit, scholarships, social connection, civic service, and charitable activity.

Junior golf, HBCU support & heritage · Nashville, TN · Est. 1993

Ted Rhodes Foundation

To preserve Ted Rhodes’s legacy while empowering underrepresented youth through golf, education, mentorship, and career readiness.

A national foundation supporting youth ages 5–18 through clinics and the multi-city Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour, alongside HBCU support, scholarships, leadership education, and an annual charity classic.

Women's golf, heritage & scholarships · Detroit, MI · Est. 1979

Tee-Set Golf Club

To expand golf access for women, improve members' skills, mentor junior golfers, and support education through scholarships.

A historic Detroit golf club founded by fourteen African American women in 1979. Tee-Set has advanced women's access to public golf, mentored junior golfers, and supported students through scholarships.

Junior golf development · Rock Hill, SC · Est. 2022

The Golf Fund

To help minority junior golfers compete, gain exposure, and pursue collegiate golf opportunities.

A Charlotte-region junior golf initiative supporting tournament fees, travel, coaching, club fitting, recruiting guidance, and college exposure. It operates under SoulStirring, LLC and is listed here as a golf initiative, not as a verified Black-owned business.

Historic women's golf club · Philadelphia, PA · Est. 1954

The Green's Ladies Golf Club

To promote golf, encourage young adults, support golf organizations, and foster fellowship among members.

The Delaware Valley’s oldest African American women’s golf club, founded by eight women in 1954 and active in competition, mentorship, service, family resources, and heritage preservation.

Historic multicultural golf club · Columbus, OH · Est. 1954

The Wedge Golf Club

To sustain a multicultural golf tradition through competition, fellowship, and community support.

Columbus’s first Black golf club, established in 1954, now operating a full competitive season while supporting community partners and charitable outings.

Historic community golf club · Akron, OH · Est. 1950

Tiretown Golf Club

To sustain fellowship, competition, junior golf, scholarships, and service in the Akron community.

A historic Akron Black golf club with an affiliated charitable program supporting junior golf, scholarships, and community initiatives.

Youth development · St. Louis, MO

Urban Golf of Greater St. Louis

To prepare youth for success through golf, education, mentoring, and career exposure.

A St. Louis youth-development nonprofit using golf alongside academic support, college preparation, mentoring, and career development.

Governance · Est. 1894

USGA

The governing body of golf in the United States and Mexico.

The United States Golf Association. Ann Gregory became the first Black woman to play in a USGA championship at the 1956 U.S. Women's Amateur; the Chicago Women's Golf Club was the first Black organization admitted to USGA membership (1956).

Historic club · Washington, DC · Est. 1937

Wake-Robin Golf Club

To perpetuate golf among Black women and make a permanent place for them in the world of golf.

Founded April 22, 1937 at the Washington, D.C. home of schoolteacher Helen Webb Harris, Wake-Robin is the first and oldest African American women's golf club in the United States. Its 1938 petition to Interior Secretary Harold Ickes led to the construction of Langston Golf Course — and by 1941, the desegregation of D.C.'s public courses. Ethel Funches, the winningest champion in UGA women's history, joined in 1943. The club remains active today.

Community & wellness · Milwaukee, WI · Est. 2020

We Black We Golf

To create belonging, wellness, mentorship, and opportunity for Black golfers through community-centered golf experiences.

A Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) golf community offering instruction, mentoring, outings, networking, wellness programming, and the Midwest Open.

Women's golf & youth development · Tampa, FL · Est. 2014

Women of Color Golf

To increase access to golf, professional networks, mentoring, and healthy lifestyles for women and girls of color.

A Tampa-based 501(c)(3) serving women through instruction, leagues, and professional networking, with Girls on the Green Tee mentoring girls ages 10–17.

Women's golf education · Houston, TX · Est. 2021

Women on Par Golf Club HTX

To help women and girls of color move from lessons to confident on-course participation.

A Houston golf club founded as a safe, supportive space where women of color can learn fundamentals, etiquette, rules, and on-course play.