In 1925, the founders of UGA decided that African Americans deserved a path to enjoy the sport of golf competitively similar to their White counterparts. Hundreds were successful in competing against other African Americans up until the mid-70’s at UGA managed events, but only a few hand-fulls have been able to compete Nationally and Internationally at the Professional Tours. That trend that has lasted 100 years and ends with the new leadership of United Golfers Association.

Under the new leadership we have created the UGA Golf Academy model for our elite golfers with a development academy that will assist in developing hundreds of youth to compete in junior tournaments, at the local, regional, national as well as the college level and through to the professional tours. We will provide resources combined with customized technical instruction with our course management and competition methodology, as well as our Performance programs to increase core power, flexibility and focus/confidence – the Golf Academy develops golfers who can compete anywhere. Through personalized training and recruitment plans implemented from the day you enter the campus gates, the UGA Golf Academy enriches the preparatory process from the foundational level and beyond. This Academy will help every aspect of their physical and mental abilities as a golfer and in life along with preparing them to compete and win major competitive golf events around the world.

The UGA Development Program will feature 5 Phases of Development beginning with Junior Golfers to Collegiate Players. The United Golfers Association will support local and regional golf development programs that focus on introducing the sport of golf to these aspiring athletes. The UGA Trust will also provide funding to subsidize the expenses for select families and players who desire to compete in the local, regional, and national events.

Phases III through V, starts out with a full game evaluation that tests a players ability in ball striking, biomechanics, putting, short game, playing, mental, fitness, nutrition, competition, decision-making, course management, practice, interviewing, and lifestyle. Based on the evaluation, the coaching staff picks only those players who has the essential tools to play in elite regional/national events, high profile collegiate events and qualifiers for tour events. The Academy will then train these players in a team concept, but each player will have their own player training program specific to their individual needs and golf personality.