ABOUT US
Sistas On The Links (SOTL) stands as one of California's oldest and largest African American women's golf clubs, proudly uniting over 130 adult and 25+ youth members since our founding in 2008. We are more than a golf club—we are a supportive, inclusive sisterhood dedicated to introducing Black women and girls to the beautiful game of golf while creating a safe, accepting space where meaningful relationships flourish and shared experiences empower every member to thrive both on and off the course.
OUR MISSION
Here at SOTL we strive to unite and expose African American women and girls to golf, by providing opportunities to play in an environment of encouragement and acceptance. We support our members' efforts to strengthen their golf skills, deepen their understanding of rules, and master proper etiquette. Through networking, mentoring, and social activities, we help members reach their golf goals while introducing young women and girls to the game and nurturing both their athletic and educational growth. SOTL is a 100+ member women's golf club headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
OUR FOCUS
EMPOWER
Introduce our members to the game of golf and supporting their learning experience.
INCLUSIVE
Helping our members feel comfortable on the golf course, including playing the game, the language, rules and etiquette.
OPPORTUNITY
Offer organized golf outings and player development opportunities for both beginner and experienced golfers.
Support our Little Sistas golf development through clinics and scholarships.
SHARING
Annual golfer’s swap-meet to barter gently used golf equipment and clothing among members.
GOLF KNOWLEDGE
Provide our members with resources and tools needed grow their golf IQ through webinars, Zoom meetings, golf clinics, and on the course training programs.
SOCIALIZE & CELEBRATE
Encourage golf tournament play with our club and with our Partner clubs.
Acknowledge member accomplishments and growth.
Janet L. Johnson
Founder & President
Sistas On The Links (SOTL), was founded by president and founder Janet Johnson in 2008. SOTL was a gift given to her in the midst of grief. As a way of dealing with the loss of her son to Lupus in 2007. A friend suggested she get back out on the golf course and use golf to help her focus and cope with the loss of her son. Feeling isolated and underrepresented in a golf club where she was the only Black woman in the group, Janet decided to step out in faith and to start a golf club for Black women. Her goal was to form a golfing club that would unite and expose Black women and girls to golf. Under her leadership, SOTL continues its journey to create a safe and accepting space for Black women to have fun, bond, and create lasting relationships through golf. What started as an email chain in July 2008 has grown into a 100-plus sistahood of Black women golfers across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
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"We want to continue to nurture our members, build them up, and help them feel comfortable and assured they belong on the golf course."
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