About Us

Founded in 1993, as the African American Golf Association (AAGA), the AAGA’s mission was to become a national organization that would promote the enjoyment of golf among African-Americans, and create a forum to network within both the African-American community and golf community at large. That mission was accomplished by conducting golf tournaments throughout the United States for golfers of all skill levels and professional backgrounds; and through establishing local AAGA chapters in major U.S. cities to host tournaments.

What started in 1993 with just a few golfers has grown to over 5000 members in more than 35 states. The AAGA had become among the nation’s largest organization for African American golfers and host to one of the largest African American men’s golf tournaments (“The Myrtle Beach Winter Golf Invitational).

After many requests from our members, and a detailed review of the African American golf landscape, the decision was made to formalize the organization so as to provide more infrastructure, focus, and community impact. In 2006 the legal name of the organization was changed to the “United States African America Golf Association” (USAAGA).

Vision

The USAAGA believes that golf transcends its status as just a game, and can be a catalyst to improving the quality of life for its participants and the people they touch. It can instill and promote qualities that are essential to leading a successful, fruitful, community serving life: honesty, integrity, and caring for others. While we provide functions that allow our members and guests to enjoy the game of golf to its fullest, they will be the conduit to provide and raise funds for scholarships to support minority students that are either:

1. Pursuing education or services designated to help promote and grow the participation in golf.
2. Pursuing higher education in the maths and sciences.

The first goal will help to continually feed the pipeline with like-minded people to drive our second objective.  And to assist in this effort, the membership is free.  To join, just add your information on our distribution list, and you will begin to receive all the news and updates regarding tournaments and events.  Also remember to check this website on a regular basis.