BLAC Golf
The game. Our culture.
Lead Story · July 27, 2026
Most people remember Althea Gibson as a tennis legend. Fewer know she also became the first Black woman to compete on the LPGA Tour, breaking another barrier and opening doors for generations of Black women golfers.
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The people creating community, access and opportunity—and changing who gets to belong in the game.
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The John Shippen National Golf Invitational was established by Intersport to identify historical barriers and expand upon Black representation in the sport of golf to create awareness, access, and opportunities for persons of color in the business of sports. The event is named after John Shippen, Jr., the first American-born golf professional and first Black […]
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Detroit, MI
Host of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic and The John Shippen National Invitational — where Black professional golf takes its biggest annual stage in Detroit.
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History
Explore Detroit’s rich legacy of Black women golfers and the generations of players who strengthened the city’s golf community despite segregation and limited access to country clubs.
Community
The John Shippen National Golf Invitational was established by Intersport to identify historical barriers and expand upon Black representation in the sport of golf to create awareness, access, and opportunities for persons of color in the business of sports. The event is named after John Shippen, Jr., the first American-born golf professional and first Black […]
Reporting + Commentary
BLAC America
We Black We Golf is a Milwaukee-area nonprofit using golf instruction, mentorship, outings and social connection to build community around the game.
History
Long before diversity initiatives became common in golf, pioneering Black women were competing, winning championships, building clubs, mentoring juniors, and opening doors for future generations.
History
From Herbert Dixon in Bartow to generations of golfers throughout Polk County, Orlando, and Tampa, Central Florida has quietly produced an important chapter in Black golf history that is only beginning to be documented.
History
Memphis has long been home to a passionate Black golf community. While many of its pioneers remain under-documented, their influence continues through local clubs, junior golf, and generations of players who expanded access to the game.
History
Chicago became one of the most important cities in Black golf during the twentieth century. From pioneering clubs to national champions, the city helped produce many of the game’s most influential women golfers.
History
Explore Detroit’s rich legacy of Black women golfers and the generations of players who strengthened the city’s golf community despite segregation and limited access to country clubs.
Get in the Game
Game improvement, courses, equipment and experiences that help somebody actually play.
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Beyond the Scorecard
Style, travel, lifestyle and the personalities making the game their own.
Culture
Golf games inside a stadium. That’s what Tiger Woods and the co-founders of TMRW Sports is promising to deliver.
Culture
Tiger Woods is already one of the most accomplished golfers of all time, and now he can add another impressive feather to his cap. According to Forbes, Woods’ net worth is now estimated to be at least $1 billion, which would make him one of only three athlete billionaires in the world. Woods joins Michael […]
Then + Now
Strong stories connecting today’s game to the people, clubs and courses that made Black golf possible.
History
Long before diversity initiatives became common in golf, pioneering Black women were competing, winning championships, building clubs, mentoring juniors, and opening doors for future generations.
History
From Herbert Dixon in Bartow to generations of golfers throughout Polk County, Orlando, and Tampa, Central Florida has quietly produced an important chapter in Black golf history that is only beginning to be documented.
History
Memphis has long been home to a passionate Black golf community. While many of its pioneers remain under-documented, their influence continues through local clubs, junior golf, and generations of players who expanded access to the game.
People
Tour players. College golfers. Professionals. Legends. The people who’ve played the game and the ones coming next.
Outings · Clinics · Tournaments · Events
Ways to gather, compete, learn and spend time together around the game.
San Diego, CA
The season finale of the APGA Tour. Date and venue to be confirmed — check apgatour.com for the official schedule.