Women of Color Golf - WOCG

Women of Color Golf (WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT)
Receives Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grant
to Expand Access to Golf

WOCG and GOTGT
Among 69 Organizations Nationwide Selected for 2026 Funding

Tampa, Florida, 06-11-2016 – Women of Color Golf(WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) has been selected to receive a 2026 Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grant, a nationwide initiative supporting organizations that expand access to golf and create opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented communities.

Administered by the American Golf Industry Coalition and supported by industry partners, the Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program is distributing $500,000 to 69 organizations in 2026. Since launching in 2021, the program has awarded $3.5 million in grants to 200 organizations nationwide.

Women of Color Golf & Girls on the Green Tee, is a community dedicated to empowering women and girls, from diverse communities and countries, and helping them harness the true potential of golf to enrich their lives and wellbeing.

The grant will support onsite golf activations, program expansion, equipment purchases, instruction, and transportation to golf facilities (indoor / outdoor).
Girls On The Green Tee

Dr. Renee Powell's Impact: History. Legacy.Courage:

I had the profound honor of witnessing history with Renee Powell at St. Andrews, Scotland — the Home of Golf — as Powell Hall was named in recognition of her family’s enduring legacy.

To stand on those sacred grounds and watch her be celebrated was unforgettable. It was more than a moment; it was a "milestone in the story of the game itself."

When the National Golf Course Owners Association presented Renee at the 2026 PGA Merchandise Show with
the Merit Award,
the NGCOA association’s most prestigious honor — the room rose in two separate standing ovations.

It was a powerful tribute to a woman whose family and life’s work has shaped the game through courage, leadership, and unwavering dedication.

The Merit Award recognizes individuals who have made significant, long-term contributions to the game of golf.

Renee Powell’s impact spans generations. From Clearview’s fairways to the global stage, her legacy continues to inspire and uplift.

Now, we gather to celebrate that legacy — and the enduring spirit of the Powell Family.

Join us in honoring history, perseverance, and excellence.

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Announcement:
Orlando, Florida : PGA Show National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).

Dr. Renee Powell receives 2026 NGCOA Award of Merit and a standing ovation for the association’s most prestigious honor, which recognizes individuals who have made significant, long-term contributions to the game of golf.

Dr. Powell received congratulations video greetings from Billy Jean King and Condolezza Rice!

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