Washington, D.C. Honors a Trailblazer: The 4th Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic Tees Off to Celebrate Legacy, Community, and Youth Development

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June 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. Honors a Trailblazer: The 4th Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic Tees Off to Celebrate Legacy, Community, and Youth Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Langston Golf Course Conservancy invites the public to an unforgettable day of sport, style, and celebration at the 4th Annual Lee Elder Memorial Golf Charity Classic, honoring the legendary Lee Elder (1934-2021) - the first Black man to compete in the Masters Tournament and a groundbreaking figure in professional golf.
Set against the historic backdrop of Langston Golf Course, this exciting tournament raises vital funds to support the course's revitalization and provide scholarships for youth in the Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club. This year's event marks the first in a series of initiatives by the Conservancy to posthumously honor Elder's monumental legacy in golf and civil rights.
A Spectator Experience Like No Other
Each spectator ticket includes access to two signature experiences:
● Grapes on the Green: A mid-day wine tasting presented by Soul of Sonoma, featuring curated varietals, gourmet appetizers, and a scenic tented retreat on the course.
● The Après-Golf Classic Cookout: The celebration continues with music, food, a golf fashion show, wine, and the Awards Ceremony-bringing together golfers, sponsors, and community to honor a new D.C. tradition.
Special Recognition:
We are proud to present the Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award to nightlife and hospitality icon Marc Barnes, recognizing his decades of influence and contributions to Washington's cultural landscape.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Date: June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
Time:
8:00 AM: Registration & Grab'n Go Breakfast
9:00 AM: Shotgun Start - Scramble Format
12:00 PM: Grapes on the Green Spectators Wine Experience &
2:00 PM: Slay the Fairway Golf Fashion Show
3:00PM: Après-Golf Awards Celebration & Classic Cookout hosted by Ben's Chili Bowl
Location: Langston Golf Course - 2600 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002

Register at https://www.friendsoflangston.org/events-1/the-4th-annual-lee-elder-memorial-golf-charity-classic
HOST COMMITTEE:
Tammy Boyd, Madia Brown, Jamar Creech, Patrice Davenport, Craig Dean, Derek Ford, Rudolph Graham, Delicia Gunn, George Hall, Eugene Kinlow, Paul Spence, Kanisha Williams
Community & Hospitality Partners:
Ben's Chili Bowl
The CALPRO Group
Helio Source Solar
Fish & Fire Food Group
Vertical Haiku
First Choice Construction
Casamigos
The Veraison Project
Shinju Whisky
Love Cork Screw (Wine)
Soul of Sonoma (Wine)
Shank's Golf (Apparel)
Fairway Golf (Apparel)

Join us as we honor a legend, support the next generation of golfers, and uplift a beloved D.C. landmark.
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About the Langston Golf Course Conservancy

The Langston Golf Course Conservancy, also known as "Friends of Langston," is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the historic Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C. Established in 2021, the Conservancy champions the course's cultural and historic significance while promoting youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and community development. Through fundraising and strategic partnerships, the organization supports initiatives such as youth golf literacy programs, course renovations, and cultural preservation efforts. By honoring the legacy of Langston Golf Course, the Conservancy aims to foster economic development and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. For more information visit www.friendsoflangston.org or contact Patrice.davenport@gmail.com.

Langston Conservancy (Friends of Langston)
1220 L Street NW, Suite 235
Washington, DC 20005
Patrice Davenport, Board Chair Langston Conservancy, patrice.davenport@gmail.com
Craig Dean, Executive Director, Langston Conservancy langstongcc@gmail.com (press contact)
www.friendsoflangston.org

Langston Golf Course Conservancy was founded to champion Langston Golf Course's remarkable cultural and historic past, present, and future. We are committed to identifying funding in support of course revitalization, historic preservation efforts, youth golf literacy, and environmental sustainability in and around the Langston Golf Course community. Through sustained leadership, strategic efforts, and significant investment the Langston Golf Course Conservancy seeks to be a neighborly partner in its vision to help establish the Langston Golf Course community as a world-class golf destination which serves as a national model for cultural and ecological preservation, urban development, and community engagement. The Conservancy supports local youth golf enrichment and literacy initiatives and will raise funding to support course improvement efforts as defined by managers National Links Trust, related to enhancing playability, improving the course aesthetic, and environmental and ecological factors.

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