June 24, 2021
It was a time to celebrate Black history, heritage and community as the Black Golf Alliance hosted it 2021 Juneteenth Golf Weekend Getaway, June 17-21, at Cypress Lakes Golf Club in Houston, Texas. With 80 players arriving from across several states, attendees found peace and happiness at the Wingate by Wyndham hotels with complimentary airport shuttle, breakfast and shuttle service to the golf course.
Alliance (l-r) Ro Thompson, Columbia, SC, Al Quarles, Philadelphia, PA,, Desirée Walker,
Washington, DC, Odis Griffin, Columbia, MO, presented Dr. Gary Grandison (center), head coach for Texas Southern University’s golf program, with a check for $7,500. According to Coach Grandison the funds will help establish an indoor golf training facility. (Photo: James Brown Photography)
Registration was available for singles and couples and an option for participating in a golf clinic taught by Marti Longoria-Potts and a Friday Shamble. A highlight at the event was professional golfer/entrepreneur Alan Johnson who conducted a putting demonstration with his golf training product NeuraPutt. Overall, the three days were filled with good times and camaraderie for over 60 Black golfers from around the country!
John Thompson won the men’s overall and Christy McCuley won the women’s overall.
FLIGHT WINNERS
Althea Gibson
Christy McCauley
Renee Powell
Denise Dickens
Charlie Sifford
John Thompson
Calvin Peete, Jr.
James Hackney
Not only did the Black Golf Alliance present a spectacular 2-day stroke event, but the charity golf weekend proceeds of $7,500 were donated to the men’s and women’s golf teams of Texas Southern University.
ABOUT BLACK GOLF ALLIANCE
THE VISION: Black Golf Alliance will be the central catalyst for connecting black golfers not only to each other but also to the companies that value their patronage across multiple social media platforms. A visual representation to inspire future golfers and businesses of what can be achieved when alignment meets unity.
For more information on the Black Golf Alliance visit blackgolfalliance.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
