Remembering
Ray Savoy
It is with deep sorrow that the Langston Golf Course Conservancy honors the life and legacy of Washington, D.C. native son Ray “Razor” Savoy, the inaugural recipient of the Conservancy’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Service in the Community. Mr. Savoy’s impact on historic Langston Golf Course and the city at large is immeasurable, defined by his unwavering commitment to golf, youth mentorship, and community uplift. A gifted multi-sport athlete whose journey spanned professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, semi-professional football, and high-level competition alongside legends such as John Thompson and Dave Bing, Mr. Savoy ultimately found his greatest calling in golf. In 1990, he founded the Langston Junior Boys & Girls Golf Club, dedicating decades to shaping young minds, building character, and opening pathways through the game he loved. A respected educator and mentor, his influence earned him induction into the U.S. Golf Teachers Federation Hall of Fame. For generations, he was a steady presence in the Langston clubhouse, offering wisdom, encouragement, and a profound sense of belonging. His service extended well beyond the course through his involvement with organizations across the city, including Athletes In Action. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Mrs. Paulette Savoy, his family, and the countless friends, students, and admirers who carry forward his legacy. Rest in peace, Mr. Ray Savoy.






















2025 TOURNAMENT SPONORS
OUR MISSION
Langston Golf Course Conservancy was founded to champion Langston Golf Course's remarkable cultural and historic past, present, and future. We are committed to identifying funding in support of course revitalization, historic preservation efforts, youth golf literacy, and environmental sustainability in and around the Langston Golf Course community.



COURSE HISTORY
Langston Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Washington, D.C., established in 1939. It was named for John Mercer Langston, who was the first dean of the Howard University School of Law, the first president of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute (now Virginia State University), and the first African American elected to the United States Congress from Virginia.











