“When Ifirststarted my golfjourney, it was very lonely,” Balgar revealed to DC News Now. “I didn’t havefriendsorfamilywho played, and when I went to the range, there were only predominantly men. I would takelessonsalone, I would dotournamentsalone, and I noticed that I would not seewomenof color or womenlikeme there. And I was like, okay, let me start an organization that empowers women of color to get involved in golf.”
Balgar’s vision has transformed the organization into a haven for novice golfers, offering a range of programs, from clinics and training sessions to social events and networking opportunities.
Through City Girls Golf, Black women are finding their place on the golf course and reclaiming a sport that has long excluded them.
“It’s become a huge movement,” Balgar said. “Even though we’re based in the DMV (DC,Maryland, andVirginia), so many women are getting involved now in golf because they see what we’re doing here.”
Moreover, the financial barriers associated with golfing can be prohibitive for many women, with costs often exceeding $20,000 per year.
City Girls Golf is breaking down these barriers, providing affordableaccess to golfing and fostering a supportive community for Black women to thrive.
“Most of the ladies that attend our events, it’s their first time ever being on a golf course, so to know that we’re playing a key role in that, it’s very satisfying and Iloveit,” Balgar revealed.
Through her leadership and dedication, Sierra Balgar is mobilizing a new legion of Black women, empowering them to not only take an interest in golf but to excel in the sport and beyond.
With City Girls Golf, the green is no longer a distant fairway; it’s a vibrant community where Black women are reclaiming their space and leaving their mark.
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