African Americans and the Game of Golf: Past, Present, and Future - The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Institute, October 1999. Event coordinator, Ramona Harriet. Emcee, Craig Bowen. Panelists - Pete McDaniel, Renee Powell, William "Bill" Dickey, deceased, William Powell, deceased, and Calvin Sinnette, deceased.
“We visited the exhibition on Friday (1999). It was very impressive. Many thanks for the display of John Shippen (first Black or White professional golfer). His wife, Maude Lee Shippen was in the picture of the Wake Robin Golf Club on the rear panel of the exhibition. I hope many go to see the exhibit during the day. It was certainly well placed (The Gallery at E Street). Again, thank you Ramona, and we wish you success in your continued endeavors, such as the group panel discussion at the Smithsonian. That too was informative and noteworthy. Thank you again." Hanna Shippen Smith, Grandson of John Shippen (John Shippen, first African American to play in a US Open)
Experiencing the History
African American Golf History Day at Whittier Middle School, Loraine, Ohio
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
African American Golf History was the lesson of the day in all social studies and physical education classes. LPGA professional LaRee Sugg, lead a clinic for all physical education classes, and there was a school-wide essay contest. The Epochs Exhibition was set up in the library for all students and staff.
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
Attendees from the Washington, DC metropolitan area enjoyed an afternoon at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Fairfax County, Virginia, with legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg for a golf clinic and history presentation.
Honoring Legends with a Historic Proclamation, Augusta Municipal Golf Course
An afternoon with Legends Lee Elder and LaRee Sugg at an Epochs Exhibition and Junior Golf Clinic
Honoring Legends with a Historic Proclamation, Augusta Municipal Golf Course
The Epochs honored Legends Pete Brown, Jim Dent, and Charlie Sifford in 2014.
All legends attended the event. A proclamation, by then Mayor Deke Copenhaver, proclaimed June 21, 2014 as
"African American Golf History Day"
in Augusta, Georgia.
HBCU North Carolina A&T State University
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Honoring Legends with a Historic Proclamation, Augusta Municipal Golf Course
Exhibition was on display at the university’s H.C. Taylor Art Gallery. Exhibition opened in May 2001. Celebrity visitors included golf legends Jim Dent, Charlie Sifford, and then 87 year old renowned Pinehurst, North Carolina caddie Robert “Hardrock” Robinson.
Photo: James Renick (left), then Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University greets legendary golfer Charlie Sifford.
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Epochs Flagship RV visited The First Tee of Augusta, The Boys and Girls Club of Augusta, and Augusta Municipal Golf Course,
also known as The Patch.
Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Epochs Flagship RV in Augusta, Georgia during 2021 Masters Tournament Week
Held at the MGM Grand Hotel Conference Center, Tiger Woods was honored with the Epochs of Courage Award. A Tiger Woods Foundation Board Member accepted the
award on Woods' behalf. Posthumous honors were given to Mary Burton and Ann Gregory. Posthumous awards were accepted by Mary Burton's granddaughter, and
Anne Gregory's daughter.
African American Golf History Celebration 2022
African American Golf History Celebration 2022
African American Golf History Celebration 2022
Held at Martin Downs and Country Club in Palm City Florida, an African American owned golf facility; sole owner Stanley Campbell. This Red carpet event was a celebration of our departed African American golf legends. Emcee was Earnie Ellison. Guest speakers were Jariah Beard, Michael Cooper, Joseph Dent, Arthur Johnson, William "Bill" Neal, and Cynthia Osborne. Music provided by Erinn Abu, Grammy nominated soprano saxophone artist.