Bill Wright, who was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after a career which included being the first Black golfer to win a USGA national championship, passed away on Feb 19. He was 84. Bill…
Fir State Golf Club was established in 1947 at Seattle’s Jefferson Park Golf Course to combat discriminatory practices and, at the same time, to promote access to golf within the minority community. An important part of the club’s mission was…
As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states (more…)