“Lady Golfers Have More Drive”
– Unknown
Celebrating Our Legacy
Celebrating a shared relationship with a local golf course
In honor of the persistent African American golfers who sought to play golf on Baltimore City-owned segregated golf courses in the 1940s, we celebrate their victory in getting access and opening dialogue with elected officers that led to open accommodations to all city recreation facilities. We unveiled this monument at Carroll Park Golf Course to celebrate our legacy.
why us?
“For some golfers, playing the game of golf is an outlet for exercise, fun, and honing their skills. For us, it is much more than that. We do all those things, but we also have a strong sense of sisterhood and solidarity within our club. We care for each other on and off the course. Our love for the game has been constant since our club was founded in 1938. We are honored to be part of the heritage and history of African American golfers. On at least two Sundays every month from April to October, we load our clubs and gear and head to various golf courses in Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania.”
-Patricia Stokes
Club President
"The biggest benefit for me is being in the wide-open spaces and being able to view the world as the great gift it is, as well as enjoying nature at its best.”
–Mattie Gaines
"The game is relaxing, great exercise, and the challenge is making the little white ball go where I want it to go.”
–Helen Tennant
“Everyone has the same drive and passion for the game. We like to have fun and I feel like I have sisters.”
–Mary Alston