About Sapphire Golf Tour 💎

Our Mission

The core of the Sapphire Golf Tour lies a clear, transformative purpose.  To increase diversity in professional golf by creating competitive, developmental, and visibility-building opportunities for Black women. We champion this mission by bridging the gap between collegiate play and elite professional competition, ensuring talented women receive the exposure, resources, and support they deserve.

Our vision

Our vision is to transform golf into a platform for cultural advocacy, where representation isn’t symbolic—it’s strategic, impactful, and unignorable.

 

who are we?

Established in 1925 by the United Golfers Association—an organization with a 100-year legacy of nurturing Black golfers—the Sapphire Golf Tour marks a milestone in women’s sports. The inaugural season features marquee events across the country, spotlighting a national stage for Black women golfers to shine. 

Developmental focus

A premier circuit offering exemptions for collegiate and junior athletes alongside seasoned professionals

Professional growth

Participants gain access to elite coaching, strategic exemptions, and key networking opportunities.

Legacy in the making

Launching at places like Woodmore (MD), St. Ives (GA), and Houston and Northern Florida, the Tour is rewriting the future of golf.

Core Pillars of the Sapphire Golf Tour

Representation with Intention

Celebrating Black women in golf with authenticity, cultural pride, and global visibility.

Empowerment through Access

Providing tools, mentorship, and financial support to fuel athletic and personal development.

Sisterhood and Solidarity

Creating a safe, uplifting community where competition coexists with collaboration and care.

Legacy-Driven Leadership

Honoring those who paved the way while building a new path for generations to come.

Excellence Without Compromise

Demanding premium quality in branding, operations, and performance—because our stories deserve it.