FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. — June 23, 2025 — The Sapphire Golf Tour proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with ORCA GOLF, naming the premium golf bag company the official golf bag provider of the Tour. This collaboration underscores a mutual commitment to equity, visibility, and the advancement of Black women in professional golf.
The Sapphire Golf Tour—powered by the United Golfers Association (UGA)—launches this August with its inaugural event at the Country Club at Woodmore in Bowie, Maryland. It is the first national golf tour designed specifically to support and showcase Black women professional golfers.
“Our partnership with ORCA GOLF represents more than just quality equipment,” said Lisa Anders, Managing Director of the Sapphire Golf Tour. “It symbolizes shared values. ORCA GOLF understands what it means to make space where space hasn’t always been made—for women, for minorities, and for those rewriting what professional golf can look like.”
Co-founded by entrepreneurs Erica Morris and Deborah Bennett, ORCA GOLF has earned national acclaim for disrupting the golf industry with customized bags that reflect the bold identities and stories of their players. As part of this partnership, all Sapphire Tour professionals will receive custom ORCA GOLF bags, designed to reflect their individuality, purpose, and pride.
“We are honored to be part of this history-making moment,” said Erica Morris, Co-Founder of ORCA GOLF. “The women participating in this tour deserve every spotlight and every opportunity to compete at the highest level with dignity, power, and visibility. This partnership is deeply personal to us as we continue to meaningfully and practically broaden the game of golf.
Sapphire Golf Tour Schedule:
- Maryland — Country Club at Woodmore | August 25–27, 2025
- Atlanta — Chateau Elan Resort & Golf | September 28–30, 2025
The Sapphire Golf Tour is more than a series of tournaments—it’s a movement. With a focus on Player, Personal, and Professional Development (the 3 P’s), the tour invests in athletes on and off the course, helping them grow their games and their brands.
About the United Golfers Association (UGA):
Founded in 1925, the UGA has spent nearly a century advancing opportunities for Black golfers. From junior programs and elite player development to collegiate support, scholarships, and professional player advocacy, UGA’s current initiatives include the UGA National Golf Team, the UGA Masterclass Series, the 100th Anniversary UGA Invitational, and the Sapphire Golf Tour. UGA continues to champion access, equity, and excellence in golf for the next generation.
About ORCA GOLF:
ORCA GOLF, is the only women-owned golf bag manufacturing company in the United States. After only six years, ORCA GOLF has amassed an impressive portfolio, including PGA and LPGA professional tour players and big brand partners. Known for their prolific design and build capabilities, high-performance design, customization, and commitment to storytelling through sport, ORCA GOLF celebrates individuality, representation, and empowerment—both on and off the fairway. ORCA is reshaping the golf industry one bag at a time.
