Western States Golf Association

A Voice Of Their Own

In June 1977, Mrs. Pearl Carey was elected as the first female President of the WSGA. She successfully managed and modernized the association's governance from 1977 to 1981. The WSGA umbrella includes historic, female-centric affiliate clubs such as the Tee Divas & Dudes Golf Club, which specifically curate tournaments, mentorship programs, and developmental golf clinics for women and minority youth.

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A Safe Haven for Equal Participation: Testimonial insights from the broader WSGA network emphasize the collective strength of over 30 member clubs spanning six states. Members highlight that "we've had women in the association for almost 63 years now," celebrating a long, continuous history of inclusion that outpaced many traditional, private country clubs.

Gender-related dynamics within the Western States Golf Association (WSGA) focus on breaking structural barriers, advancing Black women in leadership, and providing dedicated sub-organizations to promote female participation.

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A Message from
The President

Lewis Braxton, III

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WSGA Committees at Work

Junior Golf

Inspiring Representative Excellence: Member reflections frequently circle back to iconic moments that proved what minoritized youths could achieve. A frequently cited milestone is a testimonial regarding a 16-year-old Tiger Woods speaking to the membership at the 1992 WSGA annual meeting, which "showed that someone who looked like their kids could scale the game's highest mountains".
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Senior Golf

Senior golf is a foundational pillar of the Western States Golf Association (WSGA), driving competitive excellence, historic milestones, and structured divisions within its annual championships. Veteran players hold a massive presence in the organization, which preserves the legacy of historic Black golf clubs across the western United States.

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Scholarship Committee

Executive testimonials highlight that the WSGA serves as a financial and athletic springboard for minority youth. Dr. Brown noted that the organization has "awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships over the last 57 years to our junior golf members". Rather than operating a single national pool, WSGA scholarships are funded and managed primarily through the association's...
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