Jim Beatty, founder of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum announced today the president and several directors of Sisters Across America will be attending the 6th Annual EXPO being held January 21 -24 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. The EXPO will be collocated with the PGA Show.
President Jacquelyn Shields stated ,”I am excited about Sisters Across America, Inc. attending and exhibiting at the 2026 African American Golf EXPO and Forum. I attended the forum last year. I look forward to meeting other African American golf entities. Our participation will definitely benefit Sisters Across America with more visibility and connections that will help us greatly impact our mission. Our mission is “Support and mentor young minority women who pursue a professional career in golf.” Sisters Across America, Inc. is ecstatic about celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its founding in 2026.”
About Sisters Across America
In 2006, a group of Central Florida Women golfers, who all relocated from various regions of the country, decided to informally meet to develop a plan for a quality invitational golf tournament in Central Florida, hosted by the informal group. Our initial goal was to invite women from across the country who might enjoy a quality golf experience in the Greater Orlando Area, while providing a professional and social network for women golfers. During the preliminary stages we decided we needed a more meaningful purpose.
Our goal and purpose evolved into a mission to financially support and mentor young minority women aspiring to play on the LPGA Tour, for whom the realization of that dream might not be possible without the much needed financial and mentoring support. Our goal is to solve the problem by making available the financial and mentoring resources of Sisters Across America. In doing so, we will enable qualified talented individuals to concentrate on developing their golfing skills and playing on the LPGA Tour.
Since 2006 our membership has grown from a group of women in Florida to women across the country. We have membership from the West Coast of California, throughout the Midwest cities of Chicago and Minneapolis to the East Coast; Our footprint extends from New York down the coast to Florida. As our membership grows it allows us to support and mentor more young women.
Our membership consists of golfers and non-golfers who are bound by the passion for our mission. We are both enthusiastic women golfers, as well as women who do not golf but have a passion for and believe in our Mission. We embrace our activities with respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Sister Across America, Inc. is a 501©3, not for profit organization, committed to carrying out the Vision, Mission, and Goals of our organization.
About The EXPO
The mission of this event is to educate and inform African Americans about the jobs, careers, and business opportunities in the $102 Billion Golf industry. African Americans represent less than 3% of the industry. The EXPO started in 2021 and has been held in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Louisville, KY and West Palm Beach, FL. Over 2000 people have attended with an economic impact approaching $2M. The EXPO founder and organizer is Jim Beatty, CEO of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures. The EXPO 2026 dates are Jan 21 – 24, in Orlando, Fl at the Orange County Convention Center collocated with the PGA Show and at the Dubsdread Golf Course. Free to attend the EXPO. Free for those wanting to go to the Exhibits only. Adults 21 and over. Everyone must register. Registrations are closing soon. Website: www.aagolfexpo.com. Information is updated daily.
Contacts : Jacqelyn M. Shields, President, Sisters Across America, Inc.
jmshields-president@sistersacrossamerica.com
Jim Beatty, President, Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, jim@jimbeattygolfventures.com
