
Social Golf Association's Scramble Tournament
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
09:00AM - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 03:00PM
2600 Benning Road Northeast • Langston Golf Course & Driving Range • Washington • DC
Summary
Join the Social Golf Association for our Inaugural Scramble Golf Tournament during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference Week!
Celebrate the rich legacy of Black golf at the Historic Langston Golf Course with special guests Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and former NBA professional DJ Augustin.
Enjoy a fun scramble format, with closest-to-the-pin and longest drive competitions. Proceeds will support the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's mission to advance the global Black community. In partnership with First Tee of Greater Washington, DC, we aim to promote youth development and community engagement through golf and will be accepting golf items to donate their cause.
Don't miss this memorable day of golf, celebrating Black excellence and cultural heritage. Join us for a fantastic event filled with fun, competition, and community spirit!
About the Event
Join us on Tuesday, September 10, for the Social Golf Association's Inaugural Scramble Golf Tournament, a historic event celebrating the rich history of Black golf in America. This tournament will "tee-off" the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 52nd Annual Legislative Conference Week.
Run of Show
7:30 AM: Check-In, Breakfast Bar, and Warm-up at the Range
8:30AM: Announcments + Rules/Ceremonial Tee Shots
9:00AM: Shotgun Start Tee Time
2:30 PM: All Carts Need To Be Back At Clubhouse
3:00PM - Award Presentation
Event Highlights
- Celebration of History: We honor the trailblazers who paved the way for Black golfers, celebrating their contributions and achievements in the sport.
Scramble Format: Enjoy a fun and competitive scramble format, perfect for golfers of all skill levels to participate and enjoy the game. Competitions: Test your skills in our closest to the pin and longest drive competitions, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge to the day. Networking Opportunities: Connect with influential leaders, policymakers, and fellow golf enthusiasts during one of the most impactful weeks in Washington, D.C. Exclusive Experiences: Participate in unique golf experiences and enjoy exclusive access to event amenities and activities. Special Guests: Featured at the event are Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) and former NBA professional DJ Augustin. These distinguished guests will share their insights and experiences, adding a unique and inspiring dimension to the event.
Why Attend?
- Community and Camaraderie: Build lasting relationships within a supportive and engaging community.
Support a Great Cause: Proceeds from the tournament will support initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in golf and will be donated to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, whose mission is to advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public. We will also be participating in a golf items drive where we will accept used golf clubs, LIGHTLY worn golf clothes and shoes with an emphasis on sizes suitable to youth (XS, Small, Medium).
Partnership with First Tee: We are proud to partner with First Tee of Greater Washington, DC to further our commitment to youth development and community engagement through golf. Memorable Experience: Create unforgettable memories while celebrating Black excellence and history in the sport of golf.
About The Historic Langston Golf Course
Langston Golf Course is a historic landmark and the first golf course in the city built specifically for Black Americans. Named after John Mercer Langston – the first Black Virginian elected to Congress – the course opened in 1939 and quickly became a cornerstone for the Black golfing community.
Over the years, Langston has hosted numerous celebrities and trailblazers, including Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali – but none with a greater influence than Lee Elder. Lee Elder was the first Black golfer invited to compete in the Masters he also managed Langston Golf Course, contributing significantly to its development and preservation.
Langston is the birthplace of the Royal Golf (Men) and the Wake-Robin (Women) Golf Clubs, the oldest Black golf clubs in the country. Together, the clubs lobbied the federal government to desegregate the city's public golf courses. In 1938, they petitioned Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes for access to public courses funded by their federal taxes. Instead, Ickes permitted the construction of a golf course for Black people on an abandoned trash site, leading to Langston's creation as a nine-hole golf course. Both clubs continued to fight for the desegregation of all public golf courses, resulting in Ickes issuing a desegregation order at the city's federal courses in 1941.
Today, Langston Golf Course continues to welcome a diverse mix of players and remains a symbol of Black excellence and cultural heritage. Join us in celebrating its rich history and enduring legacy during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 52nd Annual Legislative Conference Week.
When & Where
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
09:00AM - 03:00PM
2600 Benning Road Northeast • Langston Golf Course & Driving Range • Washington
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