Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights
Sisters Across America, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through golf, successfully hosted the 2025 Sisters Across America Invitational at Reunion Resort & Golf Club in Reunion, Florida, May 15-18. Drawing 102 golfers from across the United States, the annual sisterhood event blended competition, camaraderie, and mentorship. The highly anticipated event was played on two legendary courses—the Jack Nicklaus Course and the Arnold Palmer Course—offering an unforgettable golfing experience. The weekend began with a welcoming Meet and Greet featuring a pasta buffet, golf bingo, and networking opportunities.
Despite Florida’s heat, participants played two full rounds of golf, displaying resilience and talent. A highlight of the event was a moving speech from guest speaker Ashaunta Epps, who shared the challenges young mentees face in pursuing golf careers. Program Chairperson Natalie Holland gave an update on mentee progress and encouraged members to support them at local tournaments. The tournament concluded with heartfelt testimonials from the mentees, underscoring the importance of the organization’s support in their development.
The invitational featured multiple flights and recognized excellence across gross and net scoring. Winners the event celebrated not just competition, but the enduring bonds between women who uplift each other through golf and mentorship. To learn more about Sisters Across America visit https://www.sistersacrossamerica.com
2025 Sisters Across America Invitational Winners
First Flight Gross
1st Place – Leah Jones
2nd Place – Susan Leitao
First Flight Net
1st Place – Elise Dillard
2nd Place – 3-way tie:
Vicki Burns, Evie Goodfellow, and Cara Washington
Second Flight Gross
1st Place – Sherrilynn Parrish
2nd Place – Spring Taylor
Second Flight Net
1st Place – Debra Funches
2nd Place – Jacqueline Allen
Third Flight Gross
1st Place – Jeanette Osborn
2nd Place – Nedra Clark
Third Flight Net
1st Place – Diane Peterson
2nd Place – Janice Pillows
Fourth Flight
1st Place – Doris Coles – Huff
2nd Place – LaCesha Brintley
3rd Place – Ethel Hodges
4th Place – Toni Duberry
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