BWGN Community
Est. London ยท Community ยท Golf ยท Networking

Where Black
Women Own
the Fairway

A luxury networking community bringing professional Black women from finance, law, tech, and beyond into the world of golf, one champagne toast and perfect swing at a time.

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More Than Golf.
It's a Movement.

Black Women Golf Network was founded on a simple belief: the golf course is one of the most powerful places to do business, and Black women deserve a seat at the table. Or rather, a swing at the tee.

Every month, on a Friday evening, we bring together ambitious professional women for a unique blend of expert golf coaching, genuine connection, and a glass of champagne. No experience needed. Just bring yourself.

"Golf has always been where deals are made. We're making sure Black women are in the room, and on the course."
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Our Mission
Networking, coaching,
and community, all
on the fairway.
Every Last Friday
Monthly Networking Events

BWGN By the Numbers

200+
Professional Women
Introduced to Golf
12+
Monthly Events
Hosted in London
5+
Industries
Represented
2
Expert Trainers
On Every Session
As Featured In
Planet's Golf Review โฌก Ben Hogan Golf Equipment โฌก Abacus Sportswear โฌก Issues 29, 31, 32 & 33 โฌก Golf Journalism โฌก London's Golf Community โฌก Planet's Golf Review โฌก Ben Hogan Golf Equipment โฌก Abacus Sportswear โฌก Issues 29, 31, 32 & 33 โฌก Golf Journalism โฌก London's Golf Community โฌก

Everything You Need
to Thrive on the Course

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Monthly Networking Evenings

Every Friday, professional women from finance, law, tech, and beyond come together. Champagne, conversation, and connections that last a career.

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Expert Golf Coaching

Our two qualified PGA professional coaches guide you from your first swing to becoming a confident player. Whether you are a total beginner or looking to sharpen your game, we have got you covered.

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Golf Destination Trips

Each summer, we travel together to world-class golf destinations. Play stunning courses, stay in wonderful hotels, relax in the spa, take a massage after a morning on the course and explore new places, nightlife and culture with your fellow members.

Next Event: 30 May 2026 ยท Greenwich Peninsula Golf Course, London
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Upcoming Events

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30
May 2026
BWGN Monthly Connect
๐Ÿ•• 3:30 PM ยท Greenwich Peninsula Golf Course, London
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First Event
27
Jun 2026
June Monthly Connect
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM ยท London ยท Venue TBC
Monthly Event
25
Jul 2026
July Monthly Connect
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM ยท London ยท Venue TBC
Monthly Event
29
Aug 2026
August Monthly Connect
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM ยท London ยท Venue TBC
Monthly Event
25
Sep 2026
Annual Destination Trip 2026
โœˆ๏ธ Destination TBC ยท Members Only ยท Weekend Away
Destination Trip

Golf Destinations
We're Exploring

Each summer we travel together to world-class destinations. Golf, culture, luxury hotels and unforgettable experiences with your fellow members.

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Indian Ocean ยท Luxury
Mauritius
White sandy beaches, world-class fairways and luxury resorts.
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South East Asia ยท Adventure
Vietnam
Dramatic coastal courses, vibrant culture and extraordinary hospitality.
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USA ยท Sunshine State
Florida, USA
World-class resort courses, year-round sunshine and legendary hospitality.
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Monica Akakpo teeing off at Portstewart Golf Club, Northern Ireland
Planet's Golf Review ยท Issue 33
Portstewart
Golf Club
Northern Ireland's wild links golf at its finest. Monica played Portstewart ahead of the Women's British Open.
Read Monica's Full Story

Stories from
the Fairway

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Ramble On: Following the Fairways of Northern Ireland

Arriving at Portstewart Golf Club, the weather isn't exactly on my side. It's rainy, grey, and the kind of day where you question why you're even stepping out with your clubs. But as it turns out, it isn't nearly as bad as I thought. Sometimes the best rounds come when you just embrace the elements.

The 12th hole is one of those holes that will stay with me forever. Elevated, exposed, and absolutely stunning, but completely unforgiving if you lose focus for even a moment. And then there's the 18th: a proper finishing hole, right in front of the clubhouse, with everyone watching.

At Galgorm Castle, I have the privilege of teeing it up alongside professional golfer Shinichi Yakota from Japan. Playing side by side with someone of his calibre gives me a whole new appreciation for the game, especially on a course as beautifully designed and challenging as this. With the River Maine winding alongside and the historic Galgorm Castle as a backdrop, the setting has a charm that's hard to beat.

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A Dragon's Lair: Into the Golf Courses of Wales

Ryder Cup fairways at Celtic Manor, the famous bunkers at Royal Porthcawl, Harlech Castle looming over Royal St David's, a mid-round pint at Nefyn, and the hidden gem that is The Grove of Narberth. Wales delivered everything.

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Summer Loving: Women's Golf Apparel Review

Monica tests the latest Abacus Sportswear ladies collection on the Welsh courses, reviewing fit, performance and style on the fairway.

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Ben Hogan FW-817 Review

Monica tests the Ben Hogan FW-817 ladies set on the course. A straight-talking review of the clubs she bought when she first started playing golf.

โ›ณ Equipment Review ยท On Course
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Wear the Movement

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Bestseller
Signature Tee

Premium cotton. BWGN logo. Black & gold. Turn up to the range in style.

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Golf Cap

Breathable, adjustable, and unmistakably BWGN. Made for the course.

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Golf Glove Set

Gold-trim leather golf gloves. Performance meets prestige.

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Starter Bundle

Tee + Cap + Gloves. Everything you need to arrive on the course looking the part.

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The Visionaries Behind BWGN

Meet the Founders

Two people. One shared belief. Golf has always been where influence lives, and it was time Black women claimed their place on the fairway.

Monica Afi Akakpo
Monica Afi Akakpo
Co-Founder & CEO
Her Story

From Prestea, Ghana to London.
From the rough to the fairway.

I grew up in Prestea in the Western Region of Ghana, where I first learned that ambition and community are not separate things, they move together. When I came to London and entered the world of financial services, I found myself navigating spaces where Black women were rarely reflected. The boardroom. The networking circuit. And most starkly of all, the golf course.

Golf is not just a sport. In this country, it is a language of power. Deals are made on fairways. Partnerships form over a round. Careers advance through the kind of access that only comes when you are in the room, or in this case, on the course. I realised quickly that Black women were not just underrepresented in golf. We were being shut out of one of the most important professional networks in the world.

So I built the room myself.

"Golf is where executive presence is built, deals are made, and careers are accelerated. Black women deserve to be in that space, confidently, unapologetically, and with a glass of champagne in hand."

Black Women Golf Network exists to give professional women the confidence, the coaching, the community and the access that golf has always provided, but rarely extended to us. Every event, every swing, every connection made on our monthly Fridays is a step toward changing what leadership looks like in this country. I am also a contributing golf journalist for Planet's Golf Review, because representation off the course matters just as much as representation on it.

Golf
Journalist
Finance
Professional
Ghana
& London
His Story

A sport for everyone.
A platform for change.

James Mason has spent his career immersed in golf, as the Editor of Planet's Golf Review, he has travelled the world's finest courses, interviewed champions, and written about the game he loves with passion and precision. But the more he saw of golf, the more he noticed what was missing.

Golf, at its finest, is one of the most powerful networking tools in the professional world. It builds relationships, opens doors, and creates access that no boardroom alone can replicate. James believed, and still believes, that every professional woman deserves that access. And that Black women, who bring extraordinary talent, ambition and excellence to every industry they enter, deserve it most of all.

"The golf course has always been where real conversations happen. BWGN makes sure that the women who belong in those conversations are finally there to have them."

Co-founding Black Women Golf Network with Monica was not just a professional decision, it was a personal one. The game gave James a great deal. Helping to ensure it gives that same opportunity to a generation of Black professional women in London, and beyond, is exactly what the sport needs and what he is proud to be part of.

Editor
Planet's Golf Review
Golf
Journalist & Advocate
BWGN
Co-Founder
James Mason at Portstewart Golf Club
James Mason
Co-Founder
Our Shared Mission

"Executive presence is built on the golf course. Leadership is forged in community. We built BWGN so that Black women could have both, on their own terms."

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What Our Members Say

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BWGN changed how I see myself on a golf course. I walked in nervous and walked out feeling like I belonged there. The connections I've made have been invaluable, both on and off the fairway.

, Jacqueline Anow
Building Consultancy ยท London
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I had never picked up a golf club before my first BWGN event. Now I go every month. It's not just golf, it's a community of ambitious women who genuinely support each other. I've made lifelong friends here.

, Adetumi Babayemi
Technology ยท London
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Monica has built something truly special. Every event feels exclusive, warm and inspiring all at once. The golf lessons are brilliant, the champagne is cold, and the women in this room are extraordinary.

, Aramide Ogunlana
Finance ยท London
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Life on the Fairway

Follow us on Instagram @bwgnetwork for the latest from our events, courses and community.

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Choose Your
Level of Access

Every level gives you access to the BWGN community. The higher you go, the deeper your experience.

Entry Level
Social
Member
ยฃ40/month
โœ“ Monthly networking events
โœ“ Access to The Fairway Journal newsletter
โœ“ BWGN member community
, Golf coaching sessions
, Destination trip priority access
, Merchandise discount
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Full Access
Golf
Member
ยฃ65/month
โœ“ Everything in Social
โœ“ Monthly golf coaching with our professional trainers
โœ“ Priority booking for all events
โœ“ 10% discount in the BWGN shop
โœ“ Access to Fairway Stories archive
, Destination trip priority access
Join as Golf Member
Premium
Founding
Member
ยฃ150/month
โœ“ Everything in Golf Member
โœ“ Priority access to destination trips
โœ“ Featured in The Fairway Journal member spotlight
โœ“ 20% merchandise discount
โœ“ Exclusive Founding Member badge & recognition
โœ“ Direct access to Monica for introductions
Become a Founding Member

All prices are monthly. Cancel anytime. Founding Member spots are limited.

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Expert Coaching

Golf Tips from the Pros

Short, practical coaching videos from professional PGA coaches. Watch, learn, and bring these tips to your next BWGN session.

Pro Tip ยท Vol. 1
Golf Coaching Tip

Professional PGA coaching advice to improve your game from your very first swing.

Pro Tip ยท Vol. 2
Golf Coaching Tip

Practical techniques from professional coaches to build confidence on the course.

Pro Tip ยท Vol. 3
Golf Coaching Tip

Expert guidance to sharpen your technique and take your game to the next level.

Want more? Our coaches are at every monthly event to guide you in person.

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BWGN

BWGN connects your brand with a highly engaged community of professional Black women from finance, law, technology, healthcare and beyond. These are decision-makers, influencers and leaders, exactly the audience you want to reach.

We offer meaningful partnerships, not just logo placement. Your brand becomes part of our story, present at our events, featured in our newsletter, and woven into the BWGN experience.

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Event Sponsorship
Brand presence at our monthly events, naming rights, signage, champagne branding, product placement.
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Newsletter Feature
A dedicated feature in The Fairway Journal, reaching our full member base every month.
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Merchandise Collaboration
Co-branded BWGN merchandise, caps, tees, accessories, worn by our members on courses across the UK.
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Destination Trip Partner
Exclusive brand partnership for our annual summer golf destination, hotels, airlines, golf brands welcome.
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NeuroRise Foundation Partner
Support our annual mentorship programme in Ghana and be recognised as a purpose-driven partner.
Our Partners & Supporters
Planet's Golf Review
Media Partner
Ben Hogan Golf
Equipment Partner
Abacus Sportswear
Apparel Partner
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