BLAC Golf · Organizations
The Institutions
From the United Golfers Association to the APGA Tour — the organizations that sustained Black golf through exclusion and are building its future.
From the United Golfers Association to the APGA Tour — the organizations that sustained Black golf through exclusion and are building its future.
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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.
Website →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.
Website →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.
Website →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.
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