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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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.)





SUMMER 2012

On The Cover:
DON WRIGHT
ROAD TO GREATNESS

Breaking into the big-time amateur ranks was tough for this native Georgian who turned pro in 1996. His success playing various mini-tours brought a taste of the good life and, on the Invitational Golf Tour of America, he became the leading lifetime money-winner with more than $109,000.

Wright's ambitious tactics are getting him where he wants to go at his own pace, in his own way. It has been all of the right moves for him. Find out how, and why, he does it.
(Read more in the Summer 2012 issue
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BLACK PIONEERS WILLIAM POWELL & JIMMIE DeVOE, PGA, HEAD LATEST INDUCTEES ENSHRINED INTO THE PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL HALL OF FAME >READ


MR. PETE McDANIEL
joins the African American Golfer's Digest as a contributing writer to the editorial team. Read his current blog below:

While Tiger Woods basked in the glory of his 77th career victory on the PGA Tour and return to No. 1 in the world before thousands in the gallery and millions more watching on TV, the undecorated celebrated a triumph of their own in relative obscurity less than 70 miles away.

The day before at Tampa’s historic Rogers Park Golf Course, mini-tourist Marcus Manley, D.C. area native, shot 138 for 36 holes to claim first-place money of $7,500. His victory capped a weekend highlighted by the induction ceremony of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame (NBGHOF). The 2013 class of inductees included Tiger’s father Earl Woods Sr., Langston Golf Course and the Wake Robin Golf Club, the nation’s oldest women’s club. Golf Channel’s Scott Walker emceed the affair attended by several industry reps, including CEO of the World Golf Foundation Steve Mona. >MORE




NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
Honoree Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the talented and world renowned Marsalis family, showcased his trophy and hole signage from the May 2012 “Young Cats Swinging For Old Lions” event hosted by Global Golf Institute, LLC and the Black Men of Labor Inc. 19 Legendary “Old Lions” of the New Orleans music industry were feted at Joe Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course followed by an evening tribute dinner. (Read more in Summer 2012 issue)


JIM THORPE AT LIME JAMAICA OPEN
Champions Tour player and three-time PGA Tour winner, Thorpe, posted a score of 214 (70-68-76) at the LIME Jamaica Open hosted at Half Moon, a Rock Resort, located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, a few months ago. While there, he also spent quality time teaching youth the benefits of golf at a clinic where they could get up-close and personal with the legendary player. The 54 hole event attracted 120 players from the United States and abroad and it has grown to be a major attraction. (Read Summer 2012 issue)


MINISTER MARTIN HARRIS
GOLF, GOALS & GOD

Prayer on the golf course is not uncommon. In fact, there are very few rounds ever played that don’t include some whispered pleas for divine intervention to stay right, break left or clear the hazard. But for Martin Harris,48, a student at Keiser University College of Golf, prayer and golf go hand-in-hand for a much bigger purpose. (Read Summe 2012 issue)



BEN BAVIS TURNS 100

Vincent Gregory, Michigan State Senator (L) present Davis (R) with citation to commemorate a big 100th birthday as Family and friends gathered in joy at the MediLodge of Southfield, Michigan. Davis was the first African American to be admitted to the Michigan Professional Golfers Association. He began his professional golf career in 1936 at the pine Crest Driving Range in Ferndale, MI, and taught at Palmer Park Golf Course in Detroit. Although he began teaching golf in Michigan in 1936, it would be 30 years before Davis would break the color line at the Michigan PGA. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)



OUTSTANDING LEADERS IN GOLF

Awarded for their professional excellence, leadership success and commitment to growing the game among African Americans, these dedicated forerunners were supremely honored in April in Augusta, GA during Masters Week. (Read more in Summer 2012 issue)


MID ISLAND GOLF CLUB

In 1961 a group of African American golfers in Queens and Nassau (NY) wanted to provide an opportunity for local golfers to fully participate in the golfing experience. Thus was born the Mid Island Golf Club. Steadily growing from its initial eight members, who were known as the “Napkins Boys” (their first meeting was recorded on paper napkins). Today the Club (MIGC) is over 50-years old and has more than nine times its original members under diretion of its current Membership Chair, General George A. Jones (Retired), an author, decorated soldier and member of the 555 Airborne who served with distinction in WW11 and Korea.


MADDEN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (MWA)

Founded in 1983 the Dayton, Ohio-based club provides financial support for continuing education through annual scholarship awards. Their effords benefit African American female high school and college students and provides financial and active support for the Dayton Youth Golf Academy. In 1998 MWA present scholarships totaling nearly $32,000 to 37 ambitious women. Beverly F. Smith is serving her second year as President of the MWA and her leadership is making a positive difference in the lives of many. (Read more in Summer 2012 issue)




LAS VEGAS JR GIANTS 7TH ANNUAL CLASSIC

The Winning Team (Above) celebrated with rousing success at the annual event which is held at the beautiful Silverstone Golf Club in Las Vegas (NV). invited guests included a starting line-up of players and supporters: Antonio Fargas (Actor). Nate Oliver (L.A. Dodges), Spencer Haywood (LA Supersonics & Knicks), Tony Gladney (San Francisco 49ers), Brian Giles (NY Mets), Sam Allen (KS City Monarchs), Charlie Weaver (Detroit Lions), Frank Hawkins (Oakland Raiders), "Hitman" Mike Easler (Pittsburgh Pirates). Coach Gene Tate (far right) was delighted with the turnout and thanks all who participated. (Read mroe in the Summer 2012 issue)

MARY RILEY (L) of Perry, Georgia, fired a 74-76 to take Runner-Up at Georgia Senior Women's Golf Championship
Riley celebrated with golf instructor Addie Cobb (r) following the Championship that was played May 5-6, 2012 at the Valdosta Country Club and Stonecreek Golf Course. 244 lady golfers participated and this is Riley's second time placing runner-up in the two day event.


Glow Media Hosts 2nd Annual Glow Golf Weekend at PGA Village
Over the weekend of October 20 –23, Glow Media reigned supreme at the PGA Village & Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida as several exciting announcements and awards were presented including: The PGA of America, a Founding Sponsor of GLOW Golf, who announced its continuing support. Glow Media, in partnership with Georgetown College announced that they will present two GLOW scholarships (Glow Scholars) to multicultural women. Each award, a 4-year scholarship, valued at $10,000 per year, is designed to help them in their studies.
(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)

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Jonathan DePina, President at the
Country Club of New Bedford

The Country Club of New Bedford in North Dartmouth, Mass., holds the oldest four-ball tourney in the country. This is also where you will find Jonathan DePina, President of the Club. DePina is the first African American to hold this distinguished position, as well as being the only Black president of a private club in the country. (Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)

Craig Bowen Appointed Golf Coach At Benedict College

Craig Bowen has been named head men's and women's golf
coach for Benedict College. Bowen has also served as Executive Director of the National Minority
College Golf Scholarship Fund, as well as an instructor at the PGA Tour Academy located in Ponte Vedra, Fla. He is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where he was a member of the two-time conference championship golf team(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)

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The National Black Golf Hall of Fame
NBGHOF inducted three new members at its recent ceremony held in Tampa, FL. The 2011 inductees were
Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., CEO of The First Tee; Rose Harper, golf industry entrepreneur and CEO of The Grass Ceiling; and Dr. Calvin Sinnette, physician, historian and author of Forbidden Fairways. Delivering the keynote address was Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation.


The inaugural Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic
on February 7-8th at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL was a big success. Guests included two-time Heisman Trophy-winner Archie Griffin and others. (Read more in the Winter/Spring 2011 issue.)



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SHEILA JOHNSON
Johnson, 63, CEO and founder of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, becomes the first female African American member of the USGA Executive Committee as one of four newly elected members for 2013 >>READ MORE


LARRY WHITFIELD
SAN ANTONIO JR. GOLF FOUNDATION

Growing up in a predominantly black community on the east side of San Antonio, Texas, during his childhood, Whitfield learned to play baseball, only as an adult was the seed planted for golf. In 1990 he founded the San Antonio Junior Golf Foundation (SAJGF) and provides youth, ages 5 - 19, with free golf lessons, equipment, and the opportunity for continuing education.
(Read Summer 2012 issue)




SADE'CIA RIGGS NAMED FINALIST FOR RBS ACHIEVERS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Riggs, an excelling sophomore at R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, reigned in a most desired achievement. The teen was named a semifinalist for the RBS Achievers of the Year Award recognizing outstanding participants in The First Tee program.
(Read Summer 2012 issue)


VALERIA P. WILLIAMS
TGA OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY

Giving back to her community is pivotal to Williams, who wanted more out of life and got it. She partnered with two friends to purchase a unique golf franchise opportunity with TGA and today has a rewarding and satisfying career in St. Peters, Missouri. Find out how she did it.
(Read Summer 2012 issue)


37TH ANNUAL CTV
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Brandi Seymour and the SAYPI-Scholarship Committee hosted its 37th Annual WSGA Scholarship Golf Tournament with 60 golfers taking on Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (October 8, 2011). Competition and fun were in abundance and funds raised supported their junior golfer’s dreams of higher education. (Read Summer 2012 issue)

The PGA of America has identified five additional PGA Player Development Regional Managers – bringing the total to nine – in strategic markets across the country. The new Regional Managers, who will serve the Atlanta, Washington, Phoenix, Dallas and Seattle markets, are charged with implementing strategies, initiatives and programs to expand the reach of golf amongst current and potential players.

DARYL
BATEY
PGA IS NEW REGIONAL MANAGER


Batey, A 12-year PGA member serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia PGA Section as the Chairman of the Education Committee and becomes the only African American PGA Player Development Regional Manager among 9 newly appointed managers. Batey's credentials are stellar and he spent over a decade as PGA head professional at Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake in Atlanta, Ga. (Read more in Summe 2012 issue)

RICHARD DEGREE
NEW GM AT BELLVIEW BILTMORE

As the new General Manager at Belleview Biltmore Golf Course in Belleair, FL Degree is responsible for handling daily operations of the golf facility including food/beverage, tournaments, marketing and sales. The golf club is known for most of its life as the Pelican Golf Club, a 1925 Donald Ross masterpiece, and one of the most popular places to play in the Tampa Bay area. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)


CLYDE E. HENDERSON MD
Outside of medicine, Dr. Henderson is a lover of geography, especially when it ties-in so brilliantly with playing his favorite sport: Golf. Henderson, an African American orthopedic surgeon has the distinction of having played golf in all 50 states along with some very popular international destinations.
(Read Winter/Spring 2012 issue)





BEAR HUFF "ROARS" FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE
Artises James Huff, "He was lovingly called Pooh-Bear as an infant and it just stuck,” says his mom, Sonia, who is of East Indian descent. The Riverside, Calif., resident is now 6-1/2 years old and it was his dad, James (an African American) who introduced him to the game of golf. James admits to including lots of TV time—watching Tiger Woods—to explain the rules and concept of the game to young Bear.
(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)

Women's Round
Salutes

Minnie Smith

At 15, Smith joined the Lonnie Jones Junior Golf Group in Cincinnati, Ohio and traveled across the Midwest competing in junior tournaments with such notable young players at the time like Renee Powell (now a world renowned PGA/LPGA member), Ann Gregory and Exie O. Shackelford-Ochier. “We were all something else back then, young and fearless, ready to take on the world!,” says Smith. (Read the Winter/Spring 2012 issue).


Pete Brown received his tour card in 1963 and became the First African American to Win a PGA event, the Waco Turner Open (1964). Overall he won 2 PGA victories and is a 4 time USG (Negro) National Open Champion. (Above: Pete Playing golf, circ. 2004)

Brown and his wife, Margaret, celebrated their 55th year wedding anniversary this past April 29, 2012 and their love for one another is stronger than ever. Yet, Pete (76) is in very poor health and the Dayton, Ohio couple admits these are difficult times for them. ...story continued HERE


Golfing Ghana: AAGD Inaugural Trip to the Motherland
Akwaaba means welcome in Twi, an Akan language, and this is how Ghanaians will warmly welcome you to their country. During our publication's trip to Ghana, five of us traveled from the U.S. to the gateway to Africa and enjoyed plenty of history, culture -and yes, lots of challenging golf.  Cynthia Hall (above) is a lawyer by trade and she kept a daily diary on the journay and details the excitement of our rounds at 4 courses: the Accra area, Achimota, Tema and Celebrity golf courses and in central Ghana the Kumasi Royal Club.(Read Fall 2010 issue.) Read the details of our amazing trip HERE.



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The PGA of America Celebrates
95th Anniversary

The world's largest sports organization hosted a grand reception at the Radisson Matinique on Broadway in New York City to mark its monumental success. (Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)


AN OPEN LETTER TO
MICHELLE OBAMA


Anthony Long grew up playing golf at Langston Golf Course in NE Washington, DC.   Now he fears that this great course in struggling economic times will be lost. His open plea to our First Lady tells how over the last decade Langston golf course has changed the lives of over 20,000 kids and has given under-privileged kids a chance to learn a new sport. He asks for her to help him save this historical landmark.
(Read the Fall 2010 issue.)


Midnight Golf To Gain New Training And Practice Facility in Detroit, Michigan
At the urging of the Sports Illustrated Golf Group, Golf course architect Tom Doak is building a facility in Detroit for Midnight Golf, a program that teaches inner-city kids life skills and an appreciation for golf.
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GEORGE "THE ICEMAN" GERVIN
Gervin, a retired NBA/ABA basketball player, was honored as an Original Tee Golf Classic "True Original" at its Golf to End Cancer outing (G2EC). The VIP prestigious event raised nearly $8,000 for cancer prevention and wellness >>READ MORE



SHASTA AVERYHARDT ON RED CARPET WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION EVENT

Averyhardt (LPGA) enjoyed the Grand March of Athletes, during the The Women’s Sports Foundation’s 32nd Annual Salute to Women in Sports, held at Cipriani’s on Wall Street in New York City. A tall, stunning Averyhardt was in good company with WSF President Laila Ali, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter, Venus Williams (Tennis), Maya Moore (Basketball) and Mallory Weggemann (Swimming) and other high profile attendees. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issu
e)

PGA Grand Slam of Golf 2012 Wrap-Up >>Read


JOSH BAIN hopeful to become PGA Tour Player
Bain, 26, turned pro last summer. The Abilene, TX native grew up playing on a municipal golf course and while playng in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) earned a Division I scholarship to Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). Now, after earning a B.A. in business marketing and a Masters Business Administration, his sights are squarely focused on improving his game in preparation for hopefully becoming a PGA Tour player. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)


HEAD COACH JOHN PERRY HONORED

The National Sorority Of Phi Delta Kappa honored Perry at its 24th Annual Citation Awards Scholarship Breakfast held in Newark, NJ.
For the last 7 years Perry has served as Head Coach of the John Shippen Youth Golf Academy at Scotch Hills Golf Club (NJ). Perry, author of "Playing In The Dark," was one of twelve honorees on hand to receive humanitarian citations for outstanding contributions and services to the community. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)


ARJAY HOWARD WINS 1ST PLACE
9-year old, ArJay Howard scored 43 to win 1st place at the US Kids event played in May 2012 at the Legends Golf & Country Club, Clermont FL. The 4’6”, 105 lb golfer, playing since age 4, is looking to perhaps follow in the footsteps of his two older sisters, Ginger Howard (LPGA) and Robbie Howard. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)


RENEE POWELL RECEIVS ATHENA INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

PGA/LPGA Professional and the 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf is head professional at Clearview Golf Club in East Canton. Powell was presented the award at Kent State University's Stark County Campus. It cites her successful career and community outreach initiatives that include beginning the LPGA Girls Golf Club at her family-owned facility; the Renee Powell Youth Gold Camp Cadre in 1995, which provided golf instruction to inner-city junior high students; and in 2011, launched Clearview HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the first PGA-inspired year-round program exclusive to women veterans. Powell, a PGA of America member since 1996, was the second African American to compete on the LPGA Tour. (Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)



HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF PIONEERS EXHIBIT ATTRACTS 100,000+ VISITORS
(In conjunction with playing the 93rd PGA Championship in Johns Creek, GA., The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association celebrated the extraordinary history of black golf pioneers with a special exhibit at the CNN Center Atrium in Atlanta, GA. The exhibit was open free of charge to the public. (Read the Summer 2012 issue)


Barbara Wilson - East Lime High School

Wilson is the first African American to play on East Lyme High School 's (East Lime, CT) Varsity boys golf team. She clinched the spring 2011 Individual Championship of the Inaugural Eastern Connecticut Conference Girls Golf Tournament, shooting a 40 on 9 holes. Though no one else made States, the Connecticut resident qualified with the eighth lowest differential for girls individual.
(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012issue)


Advocates
Pro
Golf Tour


Vincent Johnson (L) and Johnny Allen (R)
are all smiles after their victories at the Advocates Invitational Pro Tour event in Los Angeles. Johnson won the $6,000 first prize in the Open division while Allen received $2,000 for his victory in the Senior division.
(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)

MY OPINION:

Former IMG Account Executive Doug Smith weighs in with his opion on why there are not more African Americans playing on the PGA Tour. According to Smith, one reason is that most Black kids are not going to top tier golf coaches at early ages. "I’ve seen kids as young as 7 and 8-years-old on the range at the David Leadbetter Academies working with instructors on their swings...."
(Read more in the Summer 2012 issue)

PASSAGES
Barbara Douglas

January 27, 2012
Past president of the National Minority Golf Foundation and member of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame, Douglas bravely fought her battle with cancer and accepted the Ben Hogan Award at last year’s Masters. Douglas was the first African American woman to serve as chairman of the U.S. Golf Association's Women's Committee. She died on January 27, 2012 at her home in suburban Phoenix at age 69.

PASSAGES
Dennis K. Burns

December 28, 2011

Burns excelled in golf but didn’t take it up until he had already earned a college football scholarship for his standout play in high school. He played college football briefly at Drake University before opting for a golf career. He played as a mini-tour professional before joining the Michigan PGA and becoming its only African American member. He is recognized for his notable work for the Tiger Woods Foundation where he served almost nine years setting up and teaching golf at charity golf clinics featuring Woods for the foundation around the country as the Director of the Junior Golf clinics. Burns was also owner of GolfPlay, LLC, a golf course management company.
(Read more in the Summer 2012 issue.)

GOLF FITNESS WITH JACKI NETT, M.A.
Learn the importance of unilaterial alignment and how proper alignment benefits the golf swing. Nett, a certified Sr. Level Lyengar Yoga Instructor demonstrates moves to help lower your handicap.



REVOLUTION PARK RENAMED
HonoringDr. Charles "Charlie" Sifford

The Revolution Park Golf Course, a public course located on the west side of Charlotte (N.C.) has been renamed The Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park. The daily-fee municipal course was originally built as the Bonnie Brae Golf Club and enforced a strict “Caucasians Only” deed restriction that denied African Americans the use of the facilities until a landmark court decision in 1956 struck it down.
(Read the Winter/Spring 2012 issue).

A Fair Way to the Fairway

Profound author and lecturer
Herb Boyd
intensifies a history lesson on why promoting and encouraging more Blacks to take up golf will make America a much better place to live today and in the future.
(Read more in the Winter/Spring 2012 issue)



TRAINING DAY with Eugene Clapp

Eugene E. Clapp is a USGTF Level III Certified Professional Golf Instructor as well as a Professional Long Drive Participant. At age 26, with no formal instruction, he decided to start playing golf again. Using his background in Physical Education and Sports Science, he figured out a way to accelerate his golf swing. The expert golfer andcoach is a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University and reveals his secrets for accellerating the golf swing. (Read the Winter/Spring 2012 issue.)

Build A Healthy Golf Body

David A. Miller holds a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Exercise Science from Penn State University. He has trained athletes competing in several different sports at Temple University and Penn State University in his areas of specialty: functional, sport-specific, strength and muscle toning and is recognized as one of the top trainers in Philadelphia with a clientele that includes high school athletes, collegians, models, doctors and business executives.

"Ask Betty"

Dr. Betty Brabble


Our rules columnist, keeps you on the 'straight and narrow' with the rules of golf for playing your golf game fairly.

As Historian 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



Renee Powell Receives Honorary Degree at UMES Winter Commencement
Thelma B. Thompson, Ph.D., Madame President, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) presents Renee Powell (L) with an honorary degree. Powell is a women’s sports pioneer. She is the second African American to play on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour and has been an ambassador for the sport much of her life. She is the head golfing professional at Clearview Golf Club, a historic course her father built near Canton, Ohio, and where she learned to play. (Read Fall 2010 issue.)


Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter of the
Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated

This historic organization held a welcoming "Meet and Greet" in October at the beautiful Arrowhead Country Club.  Tuskegee Airmen (and brothers) Dave Toliver (L) and “Richard Toliver (R) shared a jouous moment with Gladys Lee, PGA Professional and Teacher (center). Richard is also author of the novel “An Uncaged Eagle, True Freedom.”
(Read the Fall 2010 wrap-up issue)


FOUNDATION FOCUS:

Two Seaters Golf Club Foundation

During the second weekend of July, the club hosted its “Two Seater Open” under President, Gus Nelson at their home course, University GC, University Park, IL with proceeds going towards scholarships.
(Read the Summer 2010 issue.)



MacFarlane Park After School
In the western part of Tampa, Florida sits McFarlane Park, a cozy neighborhood in Hillsboro County, just about half a mile wide with a population density around 3,608 persons per square mile.  But, don’t let this fool you; the MacFarlane Park Elementary School is keen on raising kids right and golf has a lot to do with it. (Read more in the Fall 2010 wrap-up issue.)

 



GOLFER OF THE WEEK!

Bert Cody
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Carlos Brown
Makes Junior Golf Easy Using The
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(Grip, Posture & Stance)


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