The Washington Post, June 6th, 2002
Winifred Stanford remembers five years ago when the Wake Robin Golf Club celebrated its 60th anniversary. A woman unfamiliar with the club was struck by who was playing in the club's tournament. "She couldn't believe so many black women were playing golf," Stanford said. Wake Robin, now in its 65th year, is believed to be the first golf club in the United States for black female golfers. It has no clubhouse, no driving range or course. Instead, it is an association of black women who love the game of golf. On June 14, Wake Robin will hold its 65th anniversary golf tournament at Easton Club. Al...
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