Black Girls
Golf Executive Retreat

The Challenge

Kohler hosted and sponsored the Black Girls Golf Executive Retreat for two consecutive years. Following the success of the inaugural event, which brought together members for educational programming, networking with golf professionals, and rounds at Whistling Straits Golf Course, our team was tasked with elevating the experience for an even more impactful second year focused on empowerment, connection, and community.

Year
2024

Client
Kohler Company

My Role

Program management lead, event production, creative strategy, and programming. I served as the central point of contact for Black Girls Golf organization, sponsors, and event production teams.

Key responsibilities included:

  • Leading development of all creative and branded event assets

  • Designing the programming framework, speaker coordination and attendee experience

  • Managing client communication and stakeholder alignment

  • Overseeing production of event materials, video, photo and all digital storytelling content

  • Ensuring cohesive brand expression for Kohler across the retreat experience

Project Approach

  • We designed the retreat experience for participants to connect through both shared experiences and meaningful dialogue about leadership, career growth, and representation

  • Delivered curated beginner and advanced golf experiences for 100+ participants, including instructional clinics, executive panel discussions with PGA professionals, networking events, sponsor activations, and wellness experiences at Kohler Waters Spa

The Impact

  • The event created a powerful space for 100+ women of color to connect, learn, and support one another within a historically exclusive industry for two consecutive years.

  • The programming balanced professional growth, social connection, and experiential learning to create a retreat that was both inspiring and practical.

  • Community Building: Creating an environment where women could build authentic relationships, and grow their professional networks.

  • Empowerment: Providing educational sessions, panel discussions, and fireside conversations focused on career development, self-care, and representation for black women in golf.

  • Skill Building: Integrating hands-on golf clinics and course experiences to support participants at varying levels of familiarity with the game.