We are so pleased to be a part of History of golf and more importantly, the Black History that exists in golf. Thank you Destiny McLeod for amplifying these accomplishments in this current climate where they are being erased.
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The 2025 Black History Month, African American Achievements in Golf series highlights Black owned golf courses, clubs, brands, and businesses! Day 17: Renegade Golf, Defy The Status Quo Renegade Golf co-founders Kenneth Duncan and Drew McLeod started the company in 2019 to make golf more inclusive so that individuals of all demographics and economic backgrounds feel welcome to play. Kenneth and Drew saw the apparent lack of diversity, innovation, and progression in traditional golf marketing and country clubs that kept the game stagnant and desired to shake things up. They were both 26-year-old University of Georgia graduates committed to breaking invisible barriers in the golf space and continuing to defy the status quo by reinvesting in communities that have been underserved. Kenneth and Dre bring different perspectives to the game, building a cohesive vision to Defy The Status Quo in golf. Kenneth has played golf for over 15 years, sports a single-digit handicap, and is deeply involved in local Atlanta golf. Drew took up the game after joining the company and has since lent a new perspective regarding how he wants to learn, dress, and feel “like himself” in the golf space. Renegade Golf opens minds and thoughts to the connection between golf and culture. Initially specializing in high-quality golf bags, the company set its sights on creating a superior yet budget-friendly golf ball tailored to the needs of the average golfer. The Mbu golf ball is the first-ever black-owned golf company to produce a USGA-conforming ball. Mbu is an Igbo, Nigerian word meaning “first" as the golf line is the first of its kind. The second edition, the Mbu Black was available for a limited time in partnership with the esteemed Charlie Sifford Scholarship Fund in 2023. Renegade paid tribute to the remarkable legacy of trailblazer and golf pioneer, Charlie Sifford who played a vital role in breaking the color barrier for the PGA TOUR with a ball that is the first of its kind like Sifford.?Renegade Golf showcased its products including the highly regarded Mbu golf ball line as one of the best-valued golf balls at the 2024 PGA Show for the first time. Renegade Golf provides a genuine, trendy, and needed push toward a golf brand made for the modern golfer which is anyone and everyone. Renegade Golf is committed to playing a pivotal role in the community through golf education, inclusive events, and programming. Renegade Golf strives to provide content, instruction, and products to diverse communities who want to learn the game of golf while being the real, authentic version of themselves. Renegade has several key programs, like the HBCU golf initiative and Team Renegade playing part in the bigger mission to make golf a more affordable, inclusive, and accessible game without sacrificing quality products. Renegade Golf is doing amazing things, click the link and join the movement https://renegade.golf/