Golfers at the 5th Anniversary UBGA Scholarship Golf Classic prepare to head out.
September 30, 2019 — Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington, NY welcomed the United Black Golfers Association (UBGA) for their UBGA 5th Anniversary Scholarship Golf Classic. The day-long outing satisfied 163 attendees with brunch, golf, lunch, goodie bags, silent auction, raffle, and a golf clinic opportunity for beginners.
Guests enjoying the cocktail hour, (L-R) Mrs. Clarke (Tom’s Mother) Davida, Olvia and Vernel
“I would like to acknowledge all of our UBGA members, sponsors and supporters that helped make our 5th Anniversary Scholarship Golf Classic a success,” said Vernel Bennett, President of the member-based organization.
Vernel Bennett presents Oliva Clarke, wife of the late Tom Clarke, with Appreciation Award.
In a continued commitment to providing monetary support to students, President Bennett announced that from 2016-2019, on behalf of UBGA, the organization has given out 28 scholarships to high school seniors totaling $19,000.
“I would also like to give a special acknowledgment to the eight recipients of our scholarship awards program for their hard work in reaching their goal and winning our scholarship along with the Clark family, DC 37/ Local 372, Aflac, Patrick Jenkins and Associates, and the African American Golfers Digest for their support,” stated President Bennet.
Vernel Bennett (left) President with Jacques Léandre VP (far right) making the
presentation to the scholarship awardees.
(L-R) Members of UBGA: Eugene, Jacques, Shawn, Brain, Melvin, Vernel, Davida, Cynthia, Ronald & Adrien.
Special awards presented to (l-R) Floyd, Angie, CSA Golfer and Carol.
(L-R) Curtis, Blayne, Angie and Nathaniel
The Clarke family portrait.
1st place winners, L-R: Gilton, Anthony, Howard & Mitchell
Closest to the pin winner, Floyd Daniel (left) with teammates Debert Cook, CMP, Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest, LJ Finney and Vernel Bennet, UBGA President.
ABOUT UBGA
The United Black Golfers Association, Inc. is a Laurelton Queens-based Association, that was formed on March 3, 2014, as a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit corporation and our name, logo and acronym are registered with the United States of America Patent and Trademark Office. The purpose of the association is to provide opportunities for golfers and individuals (men and women) who are interested in the game of golf, to meet and engage in activities that promote unity, personal growth and enrichment through the sport of golf.
