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NEWS: According to findings by the National Golf Foundation, minorities have a definite presence in golf and the relationship between income and participation is as strong, if not stronger, in minority populations. INFO: Minorities are attractive candidates for golf and there is a large untapped pool of latent demand. STATS: Total golf participation by minorities is 5.5 million with non-Hispanic Whites making up 31.2 million. INFO: Of the total of minority golf participants African Americans make up 2.2 million, Hispanic Americans make up 1.7 million and Asian Americans make up 1.5 million. STATS: In total golf participation White males make up 64.4%, White females make up 20.6%, African Americans make up 6.3%, Hispanic Americans make up 4.6% and Asian Americans make up 4.1%. NEWS: Golf participation rates among those age 5 and up who played at least one round of golf or visited a practice facility: Non-Hispanic Whites 16.7%, Asian American 13.7%, African American 7.0%, Hispanic American 5.4%. STATS: Golf participation rates by household income and race for African Americans:  $25-$39K up 7.80%, $40-$49K up 7.10%, $50-$74K up 11.40%, $75-$99K up 11.90%, $100-$149K up 25%, $150K+ up 27.80% INFO: Latent demand studies indicate that there are 5.5 million participants in golf with 9.8 million interested non-participants. STATS: Where do minorities play? Junior participants make up 21%, exclusive alternative 12%, exclusive range 6%, golfers 61%. NEWS: Minorities are highly aware of golf and 9.8 million are interested, 3.4 million are committed regular golfers, 2.1 million are trial golfers (alternative, range and juniors) INFO: According to the U.S. Census and the Compound Annual Growth Rate, African American population growth is expected to increase 1.2% between 2002-20020. STATS: With managed participation African American golf participation is assumed to increase from 2.3 million to 3.9 million between 2003-2020.
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January 25, 2008
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CHARLIE SIFFORD

RECEIVES
DR. OF LAWS DEGREE
FROM ST. ANDREWS

On June 22, 2006 the University of St Andrews awarded Charlie Sifford the honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, only the second American golfer to receive this honour. The University of St Andrews awarded this honour in recognition of Charlie's achievements as a golfer and his perseverance in the face of injustice. (...read more in the Winter 2006 issue.)





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SPRING 2010
Edition

On The Cover:
Jerry Rice
At The American Century Championship

Visit scenic Lake Tahoe in mid-July and you will find that stars shine bright even in broad daylight. Celebrities like Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan, Marshall Faulk, Charles Barkley, Grant Fuhr, Ozzie Smith and Ray Allen are just a few of the many African American athletes and entertainers who compete at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Over the years, more than $3.5 million has been generated for scores of charities.
(Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.
)


James H. “Jimmy” Clark Celebrates 100th Birthday

Legendary caddie, Jimmy Clark's caddying career began in the “Roaring Twenties” in his hometown of Washington, D.C., at Rock Creek Golf Club. During eight decades of being on the bag of some of golfs most epic golfers, his life has culminated with induction into several Halls of Fame. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue)SS

Beverly Johnson, Fashion Runway Icon and Avid Golfer at the 3rd Annual Palm Springs Playboy Golf Scramble
This tournament becomes bigger and better each year at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, enticing a prime line-up with more celebrities and entertaining parties for guests than ever before. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)


Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., Visits New York City With The First Tee's Message
Above: Joe Barrow, B. Smith and Dan Gasby

Joe Louis Barrow Jr., son of the late heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis, and CEO of The First Tee co-hosted a private fundraising event in New York City March 8 along with B. Smith and her husband, Dan Gasby, at B. Smith's New York City.  The event was in support of The First Tee, a preeminent youth development organization that teaches young people positive life skills through the game of golf, and also featured several The First Tee participants and scholars telling their stories and the effect The First Tee has had on their lives.
(Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)



Vic Conedy knows How To Never Slice...Except When Getting A Piece of The Pie, and this author and trainer demonstrates it to you in an easy way. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)


Otis Windham Retires From TGC
Windham (center) enjoyed a festive retirement party with co-workers during his last season at The Golf Channel, chronicling a work history filled with success in uniting cultures and content for the TV network. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)

Steve Hogan Golf Course Unveiled
The Steve Hogan Golf Course (formerly Miller Park Golf Course) was officially unveiled on May 1, 2009 and honors Nebraska’s first African American PGA Professional Steve Hogan.
(Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)


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FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2010
Get on board the "Party With a Purpose" at this year's exciting sailing with the Fly Jock Tom Joyner.

John Shippen Youth Golf Academy
The 501(c)3 non-profit foundation was established in 1996 to commemorate the historical significance of the former Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, now the Scotch Hills (NJ) Country Club, and celebrated its 3rd annual youth golf tournament this summer. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)

Donald L. Hollowell 10th Annual Golf Classic A Grand Success
April 20, 2009, Cannongate Golf Club in Sharpsburg, GA. Established in 2000 the 501(c)3 non-profit organization upholds the values and principles of Mr. Hollowell and his legacy by fulfilling the needs of the greater community. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)



Andre' Tiller Thriving At
Meadowbrook Golf Course


50 years ago a group of local black businessmen along with several friends chipped in $100 each to buy an old tobacco farm near Garner, NC and transformed it into a nine-hole course with a driving range, swimming pool, clubhouse and more. Not only was this unheard of during this era of the Civil Rights Movement, but brave. Today, General Manager, Andre' Tiller is progressively continuing the growth of the Saint Augustine's College Golf Course and Recreational Complex. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)
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It's A Matter of Balance
With Randy Moore
The golf swing starts from the ground up. Tiger Woods, undoubtedly one the greatest golfers of our time stated, “Balance is one the most important elements of the golf swing, but one of the least discussed.” Discover what your game may be lacking as Randy Moore sheds light on the topic. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)


Ginger Howard Wins U.S. Women’s Local Qualifier
Howard was one of four DLGA girls to make it through the first stage of qualifying. The 14-year-old is a 2012 graduate and won the event on the 6,600 yard course with a one-under par 71. “My putting was great which allowed me 5 birdies in my round,” said Howard, while thanking her caddie Cameron Morton. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)

William “Bill” Neal Opens New Woodridge
Plantation Golf Course
It’s been called a “little piece of paradise” in Mineral Wells, West Virginia and now, it's new owner, Bill Neal has tripled the revenues with growth of 3,000 rounds a year. Learn why his course is drawing rave reviews from all across the country with its opening. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)


Brandon Chapman
Lake Chabot Golf Course
Take a lesson in this issue from Chapman, a San Diego Golf Academy graduate, mini-tour player and coach to learn exactly how good golf shots are really made. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)

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Asia Adell

After successfully leading her All Star team to the championships last year, in June 2010, this Fresno, CA, four-time, All-Tri-River Athletic Conference player heads off on a golf scholarship to Cal Poly of the Big West Conference. Competitive, diligent and hard working, her ultimate goal is to play pro golf with the LPGA. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)



Building A Healthy Golf Body
With Obi Obadike


A great weight-training exercise to help strengthen your back muscles for better golf rounds is the lying T-bar row. Certified personal trainer, Obi Obadike explains how implementing this as a consistent cardiovascular workout in your training routine will burn calories and build. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)



Kristopher Stiles

This rapidly advancing 7-year-old, Lancaster, CA, youth practices once a week with his golf teaching pro and is racking up more wins than he can carry. Learn how he keeps his game tight with strong focus and concentration. (Read more in the Spring 2010 issue.)


Shasta Averyhardt Earns First Pro Victory
Michigan's Shasta Averyhardt, 22, claimed her first victory as a professional taking the Championship, as the SunCoast Ladies Series wrapped up in June at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Florida. The pro, out of Jackson State University, carded rounds of 72-73-77=222 to win at six over par on the 6,200 yard, par 72 golf course. (Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)

Nevin Phillips
, a PGA director of golf at Mahogany Run Golf Course in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been named the recipient of the 2009 PGA Merchandiser of the Year Award for Public Facilities. Phillips becomes the first African American to receive
this illustrous award. (Read the Summer 2009 issue)

Jamila Johnson
Named New Head Coach, As University of Maryland Eastern Shore Announces Addition of Men’s Golf

It has been 48 seasons since the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) fielded a men's golf team. Now, new Head Coach, Jamila Johnson looks forward to the season and her duties as the first woman to coach men's golf at the school.
(Read the Summer 2009 issue)

(L-R) Hooter's Tour Players
Get Loose Between Rounds

George Bradford, Kevin Hall, Scott Yancy III. (Read the Summer 2009 issue)

Kwame Foundation Golf Tournament Reigns Again
The 6th annual outing raised more than $65,000 in August at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The scholarships and grants aid to improve educational opportunities for minority students. To date, the Kwame Foundation has contributed more than $670,000 towards its goal.
(Read the Summer 2009 issue)


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Bogey Kidz
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"Golf can be more than a game," says Al Quarles, who leads the successful Bogey Boyz, a Philadelphia-based golfing organization that teaches youth how golf can help them to go from the classroom to the boardroom.

Naomi Mitchell:
Jr Champion


Naomi Mitchell of Virginia Beach was only 8 years old and already had a major golf win to her credit.

She returned from Pinehurst in 2008 after one of the biggest tournaments for juniors as Age Group Champion and the US Kids Golf World Championship. She was only the third African American to ever win a title;
Tiger's niece is one of the others.

New York Giants’
Michael Strahan
's annual charity golf tournament helps Benefit Children’s Rights and Keep A Child Alive. Alicia Keys charmed hundreds with an awesome musical performance (...Summer 2009 issue)



Pro. Golfer, Kevin Hall (R) gives a solid FIST BUMP to players at the
16th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Spouses’ Mervyn L. Jones
Golf and Tennis Classic

"Ask Betty"
our rules columnist, Dr. Betty Brabble keeps you on the 'straight and narrow' with the rules of golf for playing your golf game fairly.

As President of the Wake Robin Golf Club, the nations oldest black women's golf group and based in Washington, DC, Brabble and her organization have overseen tournament rulings for many of the historic 'chitterling circuit' Black golf tournaments. Now, she joins us to answer your toughest questions 'by the book' according to USGA rules. With her years of golf playing experience, Dr. Brabble will help you discover the joy of playing the game correctly. Submit your questions to our "Ask Betty" column via E-mail at: Betty2811@aol.com

 

Willie Richardson
A former NFL player, Richardson is to be congratulated on his recent purchase of the Brookwood Byram Country Club.

The beautiful, 18 hole, semi-private course in Byram, Mississippi. It's located just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson, 30 minutes from the Jackson airport and sits on 165 acres. Among
Richardson's plans is to include a lot of new upgrades to the property.
(Read more in the Fall 2008 issue.)

 

Diane Lang smiles with great pride as she claimed her third USGA Senior Women’s Amateur title in four years at the Tulsa Country Club.

(Read more in the Fall 2008 issue.)

Tennessee Golf Trail

Jessie Brooks

shares his fantastic golfing experiences--after playing the Tennessee Golf Trail, "It's sure to please you," he says.

Discover exactly why, as he recounts stories of his rounds at many great golf courses that he finds in some of the best 'out of the' way places.

(...more in the Spring 2009 issue.)

Amber Peden
(ABOVE)
Born and raised in Detroit,
Amber says that she feels that her city is always portrayed negatively. “I come from a city where all you see on the news are negative things and where no one really plays golf.” While on her high school swim team, she wasn’t gaining much fulfillment, so she turned to golf. It took her a while to learn the rules but once she did, she quickly caught on.

Now, she has enjoyed a “Hollywood” experience, while participating in a PGA of America (public service announcement) and the former Midnight Golf student is at Kalamazoo College, majoring in chemistry and on the girls’ golf team leading the way for others to follow their dreams. (...read more in the Spring 2008 issue.)


A full field of excited golfers, including legend Lee Elder, gathered with
Tom & Donna Joyner
for the Herc Golf Tournament held at the Dorado Beach Resort in Puerto Rico during the
9th Annual Fantastic Voyage in May 2008.
(...read more in the Summer 2008 issue.)



AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFER'S DIGEST

Celebrating 7 YEARS As The Nations
Leading Publication For Avid Black Golfers!

 

Dr. Anthony C. Griffin
star of the hit reality television series
“Extreme Makeover”

If you happen to be playing golf in Los Angeles at the Country Club or Rancho Park courses, chances are you’ll run into Dr. Anthony C. Griffin, star of the hit reality television series “Extreme Makeover” and pioneer in the field of African American and ethnic plastic surgery.

The world-renowned plastic surgeon plays with an 8 handicap and has taken lessons from legends like Ben Doyle, Mac O’Grady and Eddie Merrins. Despite having a flourishing Beverly Hills practice that attracts celebrities and others from around the world, Griffin, 46, still finds time to play a few times a week and work with coach Bobby Laskin on consistent iron play.
(...read more in the Summer 2007 issue.)


Mr. Lindsey Mason, III is a friendly champion golfer. He serves as head golf pro for the new course and welcomes your groups and tournaments.

www.GreaterGrace.org

 
Greater Grace Temple Purchases
Detroit Golf Course

The City of Detroit recently sold the WM ROGELL golf course to the famed Greater Grace Temple church in Detroit. The 6, 5000 member Pentecostal church is headed by Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III.

The public course has been renamed the “New” Rogell Golf Course and is located at 18601 Berg Road (the northwest section of Detroit), just around the corner from the church. This golfing gem is now open for your golfing pleasure and being upgraded to make it better than ever.

The course is a par 70, (5,828 yardage)
18 holes with open space on the front 9 and water hazards on the back 9.
(...more in the Summer 2007 issue.)

Dynamic Explosion Of "Black Women in the Golf Industry" Featured in our Spring Issues


Lean more about the dynamic explosion of Black women who are leading the way in the golf industry with their product and service related businesses. Capture their spirit of success by reading their profiles and learning from their experiences.
Visit: Black Women Golfers


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(Est. March 2003)

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Publisher

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Carlos Brown
Makes Junior Golf Easy Using The
G
.P.S. Method
(Grip, Posture & Stance)


Read More in the
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Professional Golfer
Scott Yancy III
Takes You On Course With

"Basic Golf "


Read More in the
Summer 2009 Issue


Robin Aikens, LPGA
On-Course Training Steps


This Is A Must-Have
Book For Your Golf Library!


The African American Woman Golfer
Her Legacy


by M. Mikell Johnson
Foreword by
JoAnn Gregory-Overstreet



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AFFILIATES



Please Support This List of African American Owned, Operated or Managed Golf Courses:


African American Owned
Louisburg, NC


Clearview Golf Course
African American Owned
Renee Powell (PGA/LPGA)
Head Pro
East Canton, OH

Freeway Golf Course
African American Operated
Sicklerville, NJ



Heritage Golf Links
Celebrity GC
Owner: Julius Erving
Tucker, GA



Owner: Sheila C. Johnson
Palm Harbor, FL



Manager: James Garvin Jr.
Washington, DC


Owner: Hercules O. Pitts
African American Owned
Mitchellville, MD
 

Owner: Hercules O. Pitts
African American Owned

Upper Marlborough, MD



Greater Grace Temple
African American Owned
Detroit, MI