For generations, golf wasn’t just a sport—it was a gatekeeper. Behind manicured greens and quiet clubhouses, unspoken rules kept out anyone who didn’t fit a narrow mold. The PGA maintained a “Caucasian-only” clause until 1961, and while public courses eventually opened to more diverse players, the culture of the sport continued to signal who belonged and who didn’t.

Even today, representation lags. Black and Brown golfers make up only about 5% of on-course golfers in the U.S., despite representing more than 13% of the population. And in cities like Indianapolis, the barriers aren’t just about access to a tee time—they’re about the cost of equipment, a lack of transportation, cultural familiarity, and the absence of visible role models on the green.

That’s why the VOICES Golf, Art & Hip H

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