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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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.)
African American Golfer’s Digest is a strong supporter of the National Golf Foundation, as such we are participating in their effort to conduct a census of all golfers in America. In addition to being counted and helping to grow the game of golf you will automatically be entered in a $100,000 prize pool of equipment, vacations, and instruction. Please join us...take a few minutes to be counted by clicking the link above.
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.)
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)
CALLING ALL
GOLF MERCHANTS:
Join Us at the 2011
Show Grow
and promote
your golf business
and professional service
at this dynamic Show.
"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.
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
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Jamila
Johnson 
(L-R)
Hooter's Tour Players
Kwame
Foundation Golf Tournament Reigns Again
