National Black Golf Hall of Fame, Sports and African-American museum in Atlanta, United States.
The National Black Golf Hall of Fame is a sports museum in Atlanta that tells the story of African-American golfers through objects, photographs, and personal accounts. The collection documents decades of achievements, challenges, and breakthroughs within the sport.
The institution was founded in 1964 by Harold Dunovant, who was the first African-American to graduate from the PGA of America's business school. This creation marked an important moment in documenting and honoring the contributions of Black golfers.
The museum shows how African-American golfers overcame discrimination and barriers to find their place in a sport that excluded them for decades. You can see how their personal struggles and triumphs shaped the game and changed attitudes within the golf world.
The museum is accessible and offers guided tours and educational programs for different interests and age groups. Visitors should plan time to read the personal stories and examine the displays to get the most from their visit.
The museum maintains extensive records of trailblazers including Barbara Douglas, who became the first minority chair of the USGA Women's Committee. These detailed archives show not just victories, but also the paths individual golfers took to reach leadership roles in organizations that had long excluded them.
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