Doug Smith and Will Lowery are two influential Black men in the world of golf, each paving the way for greater diversity, representation, and opportunity within the sport. Doug, an ESPN+ broadcaster and former professional golfer, has leveraged his platform to amplify voices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions through his…
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From Wii Sports to Whistling Straits: Kennedi Lee’s Journey to Redefining Golf for Black Women at HBCUs
Kennedi Lee is making waves with her impressive skills as a trailblazer for young Black women in sports. A graduate student at Texas Southern University, where she studied sports management, Kennedi recently competed in the 2025 PGA Works Collegiate Championship at Whistling Straits. Her journey to this incredible opportunity began in a surprising place—playing Wii…