Diverse golf champions shine at PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship.
The PGA Works Collegiate Championship was held at Shoal Creek Golf Club, where in 1990, founder Hall Thompson's comments about not allowing black members caused a national controversy. The club relented and made Louis J. Willie, a Black Birmingham businessman, an honorary member. Now, Shoal Creek has become a symbol of diversity and acceptance, with Black business leaders, executives, and pro athletes breaking into memberships at elite private golf clubs. Howard University won the Division I championship, and the goal is to make the NCAA regionals and compete for the national championship.