Originally from New York City, Najae Butler is a professional golfer whose journey began after her family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Her path was shaped by The First Tee, a life-skills program that helped transform her hobby into a competitive career. A standout high school athlete, Najae made four consecutive state championship appearances and secured three regional titles, earning her recognition from the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) as one of Georgia’s premier golfers. After competing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and graduating from North Carolina A&T, Najae has channeled her passion for the game into a professional career. She also has an interest in philanthropy which led her to founding Golf Girls World, a foundation dedicated to empowering the next generation of female golfers.