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In 1984, William "Bill" Dickey founded the National Minority Junior Golf Association (NMJGSA). His vision focused on creating a national organization for the purpose of promoting junior minority golf programs. The programs enable interested youth at an early age to receive a high level of exposure to the fundamentals and character-building principles of the great game of golf through high school and at the collegiate level. In 2005, the NMJGSA was renamed the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) to honor Mr. Dickey's contributions and legacy of service. The Annual BDI was relocated from Orlando, FL to Alpharetta, Georgia to the Golf Club of Georgia, (GCOG) June of 2009.

Even in the midst of a struggling economy, corporate donations poured in to support Bill Dickey's vision in assisting junior golfer-scholars to succeed in their quest for a college education through the sport of golf. State Farm Insurance was the Dickey Major sponsor for the 12th Annual William "Bill" Dickey Invitational (BDI) on June 20-22, 2011. In addition, other key corporations and private donors supported the event at a Dickey's Masters Level: Gourmet Services, Inc. Southern Company, TDC Systems Integration, The Walt Disney Company and Wells Fargo Bank. The event has also received funding and services from a variety of local and national corporations, foundations and individual sponsors. The Bill Dickey Scholarship Association is grateful for all corporate and individual sponsorships, as well as private donations.

The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, GA has been the gracious host for two years. A member-owned private club recognized as one of the finest 36-hole golf clubs in the country. Sponsored by the Phoenix-based Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA), minority junior golfers approximately 32 boys and 13 girls compete in the three-day. The event begins with a Junior/AM, designed to expose youngsters to top professional and corporate leaders to aid and assist them in character-building principles, as well as to serve as a practice round. On the second and third days, the juniors competed in stroke play for the BDI Championship. The juniors earned the invitation through their exceptional performance in competitive play, while exemplifying good sportsmanship and scholastic achievement that was recognized by the distinguished members of the BDI Tournament Selection Committee. The majority of the junior golfers have demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining better than a 3.0 G.P.A. in the classroom, while also carrying low handicaps on the course.

"We are proud of the accomplishments of these outstanding junior golfers and will continue to encourage their development through hosting prestigious events like the BDI at world-class facilities like the courses at The Golf Club of Georgia to showcase their talents," founder and president emeritus Dr. William "Bill" Dickey stated. The first African American to receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Dickey is widely known for stimulating and encouraging young people to pursue and achieve academic excellence and to qualify for college scholarships through the sport of golf. Since 1984, through his efforts as the BDSA President and the financial contributions of numerous corporations, companies, organizations and individuals, it has been possible to financially assist over 1,000 college and college-bound minority golfers for more than $3 million.