March 6, 2021
If you missed the February 27th Blacks In Golf historic presentation, “Don’t worry, we got you,” say the presenters at All Access Golf.
The discussion focused on the Story of Shady Rest Golf & Country Club and golf professional John Shippen. The virtual event included a documentary screening on John Shippen, who made history as the first American-born golf professional (Black or white) and the first American to compete at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island in 1896.
You can still watch, listen, and learn from the panelists:
- Thurman Simmons – John Shippen Foundation
- Slyvia Hicks – Preserve Shady Rest Committee
- Sheenah Pegeron – Shady Rest Golf Club
- Gary Jones – Former Caddie at Shady Rest
Watch the video above!!
