Homecoming 1983 was the genesis of the Morehouse College Benefit Golf Tournament. The Washington Metro Area Alumni annually sponsors a "Midnight Train to Georgia." In the wee hours of the morning on October 26, 1983, on the return leg of the trip, two Morehouse men were discussing, among other topics, the dearth of scholarship funds for students.
Tommy Johnson and Mac McCoy '65 decided that they should do more to assist needy and deserving students at Morehouse. As both were avid golfers, the idea of a golf tournament was discussed. Believing the idea had merit, they discussed it with several alumni, among them Bill Bennett '49, also an avid golfer. Because the response was overwhelmingly positive, an annual benefit golf tournament was born. The plan called for a format that would recognize the contributions of African Americans to the game of golf, a golf clinic that would introduce the game to novices, and a social function. Seventy-six golfers participated in the first tournament which was held on June 23, 1984, at Lake Arbor Country Club in Mitchellville, Maryland. The tournament ran from 1984 to 1998.
Through the efforts of the Baltimore Morehouse Alumni Association, the spirit of the tournament was reborn via The Morehouse Golf Classic during the Morehouse vs. Howard "Nation's Football Game" on Labor Day weekend in 2011. In 2012, the Baltimore Morehouse Alumni Association and Morehouse National Alumni Association DC Metro Area Chapter began collaborating in an effort to increase the potential of the tournament.
The vision of the Morehouse Golf Classic is to be a preeminent fundraising event for Morehouse College in order to produce future leaders that foster and sustain an inclusive, global civil society where justice is tempered by integrity, compassion, and courage. The funds raised provide Morehouse students with funds for scholarship and financial aid that will enable them to benefit from the unique opportunities that Morehouse has afforded African American men since 1867. This is an excellent investment in the youth and in the future of our great country.
Proceeds from the 2023 Morehouse Golf Classic ATL will benefit students demonstrating a financial need at Morehouse. This event is hosted by Morehouse National Alumni Association. Since 2011 the Morehouse Golf Classic has raised over $250,000 in scholarships funds. There have been 14 Morehouse Golf Classics (11 in the DMV and 3 in Atlanta) .
We invite you to join us in our efforts to raise more money by growing this tournament by playing or making a generous tax deductible donation towards the event.
Mac McCoy '65, one of the three founding members of the Morehouse Golf Classic
Earl is PGA Professional currently ranked by Golf Digest as One of the Best Young Teachers in America since 2016. He was selected for the first cohort of PGA Lead, which identifies young leaders in the golf industry. He has worked as Assistant Professional at the PGA Golf Club, Detroit Golf Club (Home of the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic) and Wilmington Country Club. Earl graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he played on the golf team.
The highlight of his collegiate career was winning the National Minority Championship.
Leland is a Complex Commercial and Civil Litigator in the Baltimore, Maryland.
He assists clients with matters involving complex commercial and civil litigation, including class action, multi-district litigation. My experience includes litigation in state and federal court for national and international companies, including pre-trial practice, motion practice, fact and expert discovery and witness preparation.
"Without a doubt, attending Morehouse College was one of the best decisions that I have made in my short life. It is hard to describe the joy I felt on that great Sunday morning in May 2013 when I walked across the stage on the Century Campus, finally becoming a Morehouse Man. The Baltimore Morehouse Alumni Association and the Morehouse Golf Classic were crucial in helping me achieve that goal. On multiple occasions, the Baltimore Morehouse Alumni Association provided financial assistance to help me pay for the increasingly expensive cost of attending college. I am forever indebted to this organization."
Isaac graduated with a Psychology/Pre-Dental degree. He was in the Pre-Dental Club, NAACP, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Member) and Team Creyahtion Community Service Chairman. He grew up in Baltimore, MD, surrounded by poverty, violence, and negativity that could have easily brought him down. But because of the positive influence and great motivation from his mother, he was able to persevere and graduate Morehouse. Currently he is Vice President of The HUGS Foundation, a non profit organization dedicated to molding, uplifting, and building underprivileged communities to establish positive change.
Special Assistant to the Governor’s Chief of Staff . Eddie is also a Baltimore native and President of The Hawkins Foundation, Inc. (THF), which aims to become a global nonprofit organization that improves the lives of people and conditions of communities worldwide. To work towards the achievement of our mission, the core of our work currently consists of: planning to enhance and improve parks, homes and recreation centers in Atlanta and Baltimore, developing programs to implement in both Atlanta and Baltimore for youth and families to increase financial literacy, academic achievement and nutrition awareness, and planning to develop community gardens in urban neighborhoods to make fresh fruits and vegetables readily accessible.
Jordan is a Ph.D. candidate in the Sociology department of Brown University, where he studies the New Great Migration and the lived experiences of the Black middle class. His research and professional interests are motivated by racial equity, economic mobility, and using data-driven insights from qualitative research methods to make informed decisions. In a consulting role with nonprofits and some of the world's largest philanthropic foundations, he has immersed myself in mission-driven work with hopes to continue conducting research with real-world impact.
Currently, his dissertation explores the post-migratory experiences of members of the Black middle class who are moving South as a part of the New Great Migration. His work is generously supported by the National Science Foundation.
He is a 2019 graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and a Prince George's County, Maryland native.
Ryan graduated Morehouse College as a Political Science Major with a cumulative GPA of 3.55. He was selected as the 2017-2018 Mr. Blue & White 1st Attendant of Spelman College. He serves as the President for Project House which is a community service organization founded on the campus of Morehouse College. He earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Currently, he is an Assistant General Counsel at the United States Department of Defense. e student ambassador program.
Kamari Majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Currently he is employed with Aramark as Facilities Manager, servicing sites such as Northwestern University. He is forever thankful to the Morehouse Golf Classic for helping him find his way!
Committed to achieving a well rounded background with work experience in different lines of business all over the world. Credited with being extremely adaptable by expanding key relationships and continuously displaying flexible thinking, producing high quality work, deliverables, process, and executing executive level presentations. He is currently a Network Engineer at Raytheon Technologies in Dallas, TX.
A native of Baltimore, Tavon was an English Major. He is an active member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta -Collegiate 100 Chapter. Currently, he works in the Fulton County School District.
Currenltly, Trevonn is a Graduate Student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Currently, science requires multidimensionality to answer the questions we face as a society. As a recent Graduate of Morehouse College, he learned how science can impact society at a community level. His goal is to bridge science and communities through science policy, communication, and outreach.
I am fundamentally interested in two questions:
1. How does an individual's response to environmental pressures change based on repeated experiences?
What effect does this have on their genotype?
2. How are our experiences transmitted?
To gain more experience in answering these questions, he am pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine in the Lab of Dr. Eric Nestler. My research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of depression, by studying transcriptional changes in mice following repeated stress. While at Mount Sinai I will continue engaging in public communication and outreach on multiple levels.
By using the resources allotted to me during my Ph.D., I plan to propel myself into a role in science policy and fellowship. Where I can engage in using scientific techniques to advance human interest and sustain communities on a local and global level.
Kendell is currently pursuing a career as a business analyst in hopes of going to get his MBA and start his own business. He is very appreciative of his time at Morehouse and the mentor-ship he received as a student, so he enjoys reaching out to give advice, mentor-ship, and help in his spare time.
MarTaze majored in Psychology Major and is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at Vanderbilt University. He was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. and was heavily involved on campus with organizations such as, the Glee Club (Public Relations Manager), NAACP (Chair of Political Action), and the student ambassador program.
Gary Awkard, Jr. the son of Gary Awkward, Sr. and Sharon Awkward, was a very talented football player and student athlete. He is from Gaithersburg, MD. Gary played youth football under former Steelers player Willie Williams at Maplewood which is located in Bethesda, MD. Gary has played on THREE CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS (AAA Division) and NATIONALLY RANKED TEAMS in High School. He played cornerback for the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers. He majored in Business and currently works as an Information Technology Fellow at New York Presbyterian Hospital in NY.
"Dear Morehouse Alumni,
I hope this message finds everyone well. I want to take this opportunity to thank the entire BMAA Committee. Thank you all for enabling me to continue my education at Morehouse College. The financial assistance you provided me loosened plenty of burden off my entire family. Especially for my father and I can not express in words how much that means to me; so once again, thank you. I understand that this gesture is an investment that cannot be repaid in any other way except hard work and perseverance in my education. The fact that you all decided to take on the task of helping me without getting to know me personally tells me that you see potential in me which really means a lot. Your assistance puts my mind at ease for the time being as I can better focus on what is important, my education. On behalf of the entire Ndeh family, Thank you!!"
Gideon is currently a Mechanical Engineer Student at Georgia Institute of Technology as part of his Duel Degree program at Morehouse.
Rick Hart attended Mount St. Joseph High School. He was a Political Science major with a double-minor in both Spanish and Sports Journalism at Morehouse. Rick was a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Scholar, a member of the Morehouse College Glee Club, the Morehouse-Spelman Pre-Law Society, and a student ambassador. He is very thankful for the support that the Morehouse Golf Classic and Baltimore Morehouse Alumni Association has provided during his matriculation at Morehouse.
Rick is currently Special Assistant to the Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House.
When most Americans experience politics it is usually through the influence of the previous generation, in most cases the following generation has two choices: work for the influencing generation or wait their turn. Jacob's great passion is bringing support and resources to people in politics who have been disenfranchised through generational blockades. He helps politicians, primarily Millennials, minorities and of course women; to obtain contributions and necessary expenditures to give their campaign’s strength, stability and vocal range so they will have a fighting chance at winning their race.
Jacob is currently
Co-Founder of BE Incubator and Chairman of Young Politician Committee, a bipartisan organization dedicated to promoting and advancing sound young politicians to disrupt the dated public service model.
Keon is currently a Sophomore at Morehouse College and a Political Science Major, Public History and Historical Preservation Minor.
"The Morehouse Man's role within this society is not only to help shape this world, but to influence and force this world to push beyond its bounds while cultivating the fundamental qualities and nuances of what it means to be a human being. Some of the best qualities of being human are but not limited to, the individual who shows compassion, love, and humility. And if one must look to the Morehouse Man, they will see an individual who is not bound by society’s limitations in all things that they do."