- Proceeds will enhance the golf experience in our inner city & at our HBCUs
our why
GOLF COURSE: ALFRED ”TUP” HOLMES, Alfred F. “Tup” Holmes, a notable amateur golfer and civil rights pioneer, lends his name to this historic golf course. Designed by Garrett Gill and George B. Williams, it stands as a tribute to Holmes, a prominent Black leader who spearheaded the desegregation efforts of Atlanta’s golf courses.
MISSION: Mr. Thomas W. Dortch Jr. legacy as a pioneer in the Atlanta community lives on through the Inaugural Memorial tournament. Proceeds from the event will support several nonprofit foundations that Mr. Dortch dedicated his time and efforts to raise and develop.
Thomas W. Dortch Jr. fought for over 5 decades to create opportunities for the underserved and overlooked communities across the United States and beyond. His contributions to our Historically Black Colleges and Universities, non-profit organizations, and minority businesses are immeasurable, but he would be the first to say that there is so much more work to be done. For his many years of service, he has unselfishly garnered support, contributed financially and dedicated countless hours of his time to so many causes.
ALFRED ”TUP” HOLMES, was a successful amateur golfer and civil rights pioneer. This historic golf course was designed by Garrett Gill and George B. Williams. The course was named after Alfred Homes, a Black leader who led the fight to desegregate Atlanta’s golf courses.
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