Vernoncrest Golf Club

Established in 1947 / Charter Member of Western States Golf Assoication 1953

Originally, Vernoncrest Golf Club was Called Vernondale Golf Club, and was established in July 1947. Mrs. Mae Crowder, and the following nine ladies Mmes. Martha Clisby,  Anise Clark, Lola Beavers, Georgette Evans, Roberta Jackson Center, Verna Hickman, Lois Hines, Maudelle Richardson, and Mary L. Woodyard had a vision, ideals and aspirations in promoting the game of golf for women of color in the Los Angeles Area. Vernondale became the first Black Women’s Golf Club on the West Coast, with a membership of over fifty vibrant and enthusiastic golfing ladies.

In 1953, Mrs. Crowder, President, hosted the organizing meeting of the Western States Golf Association, thereby becoming a charter member club of WSGA, which now boost over 33 golf clubs throughout the Western Region.

Vernondale was formally changed to Vernoncrest in 1955, and it was also in that year Mrs. Mary L. Woodyard was chosen as President, remaining as such until her untimely death on November 16, 1970.  She was then succeeded by her Vice President, Lillian J. Fentress.

Being dedicated to all that the grand sport of golf has to offer, adhering to rules, competition, sportsmanship and wholesome fun in general, the ladies of Vernoncrest have continuously and successfully promoted outstanding invitational tournaments for the enjoyment of their many golfing friends.

A special part of the Club’s program has been to encourage and support Junior Golf, Scholarships, Breast Cancer Awareness, and the Women In Golf programs.  Our active participation and financial contributions to these programs have made Vernoncrest a leader in the Los Angeles golfing community.

Today, Vernoncrest continues to build on the legacy established over 60 years ago.  Our club continues to promote golf for women of all playing levels, academic excellence for our children, junior golf opportunities for prosperity and raising funds through our Swing Fore A Cure Golf Tournament for Breast Cancer research, education and treatment.

Our Golf Club

Consists of a dynamic group of women who share one common thread among others GOLF.

Who We Are

60 Years and Counting! The 2007 Memory Book has over 130 photos available from throughout the year bound in hardback and available for $45.

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