Black Women Show Off Their Skills And Talent In The Southern Dallas Golf Competition

The Roland Parrish Celebrity Foundation Golf Pro/AM Golf Classic celebrated its fifth installment on September 12 at the Golf Club of Dallas, spotlighting exceptional African American women golfers, both professional and amateur. This event marked the first of its kind in the Dallas/Fort Worth region.Chairman Rodney Baker emphasized the significance of hosting the tournament at this Black-owned venue, established by Pastor Tony Evans and his church to preserve community ties. The historical course has been a community staple since its acquisition in 2020.Winners included Kendall Jackson, securing first place with a $2,000 scholarship, and April McCoy, who claimed second with a $1,500 prize. The tournament raised over $125,000, fully directed towards scholarships for students through various educational initiatives.Celebrity athletes, such as Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban and NFL legends Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Everson Walls, added star power to the affair, promoting golf as an accessible sport for women.