Dear Editor;
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that your African
American Golfer's Digest has become a big hit with The Youth
Golfers Outreach Program. We find it very informative and instrumental
in our quest for networking in the golf world! Keep up the wonderful
work! We are increasing our presence in the Georgia school systems
this year, utilizing our patent pending Golfers Gym Training and Teaching
System. Our goal is to reach approx. 100k students over the next school
year within the Louisville, KY. and Atlanta territories.--Floyd L.
Watkins, Atlanta, GA
Dear Editor;
I can't express to you how excited I am to have come across your publication!
I have now contacted a number of my golf traveling companions and
found that the existence of the African American Golfers Digest
was a new discovery for them as well. We look forward to being loyal
supporters and attending your programs.--Clyde (via Facebook)
Dear Editor;
Thank you so much! I truly enjoy this magazine. I just want to say,
that I have never met a more personable business owner than you. Every
time I have sent your company an email, you take the time to respond.
I know your firm is busy and it makes me feel good to know that you
all are are really customer oriented. I am getting ready to follow
the magazine on Facebook and Twitter so my friends can all be made
aware of your success. Thanks again.--Tamarlin Barner, Akron, OH
Dear Editor;
It was great honor seeing your Publisher, Debert Cook, on Golf Central
Thursday morning Feb.3. 2012. It was announced that Golf Central is honoring
Black professionals that have made a great impact on the golfing world.
As a woman, and as a member of the Garden State Dufferettes Golf Club
(NJ) whose membership consist of 65 Afro-American women golfers, it made
me proud that YOU were the first of many that will be presented on the
Golf Channel for Black History Month.--Mary Brinkley, NJ
Dear Editor;
Thank you for the information you provide referencing the updates, events,
and articles referencing and relating to African American golf/golfing.
Our program is called Fore Youth Inc., located in Jacksonville Florida.
Even though we have been in existence for many years, under the successful
direction of our Founder and CEO Mr. Jerome Richardson, we are in the
“taking it to the next level” phase. It is with the information
and networking opportunities your African American Golfer's Digest
provides that we are able to obtain those goals we set. Again, thanks
for all you do.
--Victor Coleman. Marketing Manager, Fore Golf, Jacksonville, Fla.
Dear Editor;
At the 2nd Annual "Outstanding Leaders In Golf" Awards that
was held in Orlando, Fla., your team did an excellent job in hosting everyone.
Great food, music and prizes--We enjoyed everything! Thanks for your efforts
and hard work to make it happen. It was another proud chapter in African
American golf history.--Myrna Moline, Birmingham, AL
Dear Editor;
There is still a great chasm between Blacks and other golf communities.
There seems to be have's and have-not's, or not Black enough. Are
we not hip-hop enough to promote golf to our youth? And, especially
to women. I grew up in a Black culture where calling anybody names
(outside their given of family nicknames) was not acceptable, and
disrespecting women was not tolerated. There is so much work still
to be done. I applaud and continue to support your efforts!--Ronald
Strauther Jr., Stockton, CA
Dear Editor;
I recently discovered the African American Golfer's Digest about
a year or so ago, and I think this was a great idea. I am basically
a beginner, although I started playing six years ago, but don't play
as often as I would like. I am encouraged by the growing number of
‘sistas’ who are taking up the game. I plan to attend
my first golf tournament this weekend to watch Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson,
and others who are coming here to Charlotte. Anyhow, I just wanted
to touch base with you and thank you for coming up with a golf magazine
that focuses on the Back community. Keep up the good work and God
bless.--Ryan M.,Charlotte, NC
Dear Editor;
I didn't know that there were so many Black/African American golf
tournaments still going on! Thanks for sharing all the info on your
calendar (print/online). I am a pinochle player and travel to play.--Helen
Watson Camp, Cincinnati, OH
Dear Editor;
I would like to thank you for doing a wonderful job in publishing
this magazine. I also want to thank you for recognizing the work of
Mr. Powell and his Clearview Golf Course with your special William
Powell Tribute edition. About 12 of us plan to play the course in
this summer. I love every issue you have put out. Keep up the good
work.--David Kemp, Jr., Indianapolis, IN
Dear Editor;
I appreciate and look forward to your (EBlast) messages and announcements
about golf, especially those of major interest to the brothers and
sisters. I am a long time subscriber the magazine. I was first introduced
to it at a golf tournament held here in the District of Columbia where
copies were given to all the participants. Of course, I immediately
subscribed.--Phillip R. Ferguson, Forestville, MD
Dear Editor;
Your magazine is great and it’s how I learned about Dr. J's
(Julius Erving) golf course, Heritage Golf Links, (formerly Celebrity
Golf Club International) in Tucker, GA. A friend and I went up and
played there. I want to play all of the Black-owned courses and encourage
my friends to do the same.--Mae Tullis, Montgomery, AL
Dear Editor;
You do a remarkable job (Debert), which is reflective in your love
for people and the game. A key ingredient as you know in order to
have any chance at success. I look forward to continuing to support
your publication. Until next time, "Ato de".-- Respectfully,
Sonny Gibbs, Head Golf Professional & Assistant GC Manager, Taiyo
Golf Club (Japan)
Dear Editor;
Just a note to let you know how very much I’m enjoying your
emails (EBlasts). You are doing such a wonderful job and really getting
great news out there about what African American are doing.
I’m a golf professional in Los Angeles and enjoying
my teaching tremendously. It is certainly my passion and I help juniors,
women and seniors. But, it is so very rewarding to bring those into
the game who are taking it up late in life, those who might otherwise
be sedentary after retirement, and those who thought they couldn’t
enjoy the game due to “old age” ailments like arthritis,
or other things that have slowed them down a bit.
When you can take someone middle-aged or elderly and
get them out there on the course playing an having fun – oh,
man, what a blessed reward to know that you have touched their lives
and helped them achieve a better quality of life.
Thanks for a wonderful magazine (and emails). I share
them with my students and they love it. May God bless you in everything
you put your hand and your heart to do!--D. Gale James, USGTF Master
Golf Professional, Los Angeles, California
Dear Editor;
I would like to thank you for recognizing Cascade United Methodist
Church Golf Academy Ministry in the Checking-in-Section of Volume
7, Number 2 of the Summer 2010 Issue. An additional “shout out”
is bestowed on you for recognizing in the same section a church member
and golf academy graduate, Audrey McGee for her prize winning awards
during the Morris Brown Band Foundation Presidential Golf Challenge!
The Pastoral Staff, Church Family and the Golf Academy
Board of Directors praise you for your spiritual endurance while editing
and publishing such an outstanding golf magazine. It is a joy and
a benefit to the world at large.
We pray that God will bless you with the success needed
to continue and expand growth in the future. This magazine is surely
needed in the African American Community in that it promotes pride
and exemplifies good business leadership. I pray that you will continue
the excellent job that you have exhibited. Keep the faith and let
God’s spirit abide in you at all times.--Willie Leon McGee,
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Editor;
As an African American golf who's been at since 1999, it was WONDERFUL
to find your magazine and website and see all these beautiful people
playing golf! I must admit that sometimes I feel out of place when
I play; I mean my generation just did not play golf in Greenwood,
SC. I caddied at the Greenwood Country Club, from 66 to 69. The prices?
Outrageous, $3.10 for 18 hole single bag or $6.20 for a grueling double.
Anyway, I work in Germany for the US Army and I play
mostly Rheinblick Army Golf Club. I don't get the stares from American
players, but the German ones….I don't know, it's like they think
I'm Tiger's brother or I came there to rob them. I ignore them. Golf
is difficult enough without bringing physiological problems that tense
you up.
So, thanks again and I'll be ordering some back issues
for my Son, who I introduced to the game back in Dec. 09. He called
to tell me that golf is his "new love". Scared me the death--I
thought he had left his wife. Lastly, I make this offer to you. If
you have anyone coming to Germany, let me know and I'd be happy to
play a round with them!--Mr. Jackie Leverett, US Army, Retired., Mannheim,
Germany
Dear Editor;
You were correct in saying that I would enjoy the back issues. I have
been involved in golf for over 40 years and I knew many of the people
in the articles….It was like finding out where they all were
in life, now. Thanks a bunch.--Cle Jackson, SouthHaven, MS
Dear Editor;
I would like to thank you for making this publication available. I
stumbled upon it by mistake, while surfing the web for black-owned
golf courses. It is very inspirational to know that African Americans
have a voice for this sport. I know you have heard it all before,
but I wanted to thank you personally. Sincerely,-- Gilmer Turner,
Wetumpka. AL
Dear Editor;
My annual plans always include making at least two new golf tournaments
during the year. This year, I was enlightened by your magazine to
attend the Bayou Golf Tournament in Gretna, LA. It was a fantastic
tournament and I met many new friends. I look forward to reading your
next editions and I especially wish to thank you for turning me on
to these great outings.--Dave Simone, Sr.,Las Vegas, NV
Dear Editor;
I am not a professional player, but I enjoy playing the game as a
woman and oftentimes, while playing with friends, the name of your
magazine would come up--either as a reference for some outstanding
player that was mentioned or a golf tournament that took place. I
got tired of being the last to know such matters, what going on, and
of reading your magazine out of my friend’s car so, I finally
“did the right thing” and took out my own subscription.
Now, I’m the one telling everybody the latest news. Thank you
for publishing this great magazine and for keeping our history and
activities in golf ‘alive.’--Roberta Mayfield, Addison,
TX
Dear Editor;
I am 12-years old. My mother gave me a copy of your magazine and had
me to read the “Youth Tee” section. I am so glad to see
so many young, black people playing the game and going to school to
be in the business of golf. I am very inspired to keep playing golf
and I hope to be in your magazine one day when I make it on the PGA
Tour.--Carlton Wagner, III, Knoxville, TN
On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and those we serve, thank
you for supporting our 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction.
We especially would like to thank you for your donation toward our
silent auction and raffle. For the first time our Annual Golf Tournament
was a sell out event. Your donation was truly instrumental in the
success of our tournament and we sincerely thank you.--James Kelly,
President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Seattle,
WA
Dear Editor;
Keep up the good work I cant wait to read your magazine. I happen
to be watching the Golf Channel and the PGA Minority Collegiate was
airing. Checked out their (PGA) web site and obtained your link. My
family of four are Big golfers down here in Northern Virgiina. I have
a Raising 10-year old daughter recently, Place Second in United States
Kids Golf and in the same week Place Tied 3 in her home league (Loudoun
County Junior Golf, Va.).--Roland Braswell, Asburn, VA
Dear Editor;
I have been monitoring your magazine for quite sometime and want to
congratulate you on your success. The number of fascinating feature
articles your magazine has written has equally impressed me. I also
have noticed that you are still are participating the PGA Merchandise
Show in Orlando, Fla. It has inspired me to participate in some fashion
this coming year.. I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors.--Steven
McLeod, Queen Creek, AZ
Dear Editor (Debert);
I truly enjoy your magazine. I also have passed info on to other golfers
who were not familiar with the magazine. I also appreciate all the
coverage you give to my niece, Renee' Powell (PGA/LPGA). Thanks again,
keep up the good work. Pat Oliver, Cleremont, FL
Dear Editor;
I was pleasantly, actually more than pleasantly, surprised when I
found out about your publication. I "discovered" it when
one of your representatives appeared on ESPN to discuss Tiger's injury.
I am a big golf nut and always wondered why I didn't see anything
of this publication in the magazine racks. There's much to be said
and heard from the "Black" perspective about this great
game and our place in it...past, present and future.--Glenn Fancie,Westchester,
NY
Dear Editor;
I was just reading your magazine and read that this is your 5th anniversary
- well from my heart to yours I say Congratulations on such a fine
magazine. I'm proud every year to pass out the African American
Golfer's Digest to those in our tournament.... You are doing
a wonderful job!!!!!!! God bless you.-- Shalom, Terrie G.
Dear Editor;
I want to thank you for all your help, support and fun during the
PGA Merchandise Show. I think we had a successful first project together
and it seemed to get both the AAGD and Sweet Spot a bit of attention....As
a start up company we really need to build our Brand awareness from
the ground up and this was our first push out of the gate and you
were a part of that. Thanks for being so collaborative, I enjoyed
it.--Brian Allman, President, Sweet Spot Golf
Dear Editor;
I know you had a great PGA Merchandise Show because your African
American Golfer's Digest Diversity booth was hopping!!!! It was
also great meeting Alfonzo (Dowe) and I am excited about his opportunity
with The Twister!--Tammy, Alday Communications.
Dear Editor;
This magazine is super fantastic! When I received my Spring 2005 issue,
I was blown away. I proceeded to devour the entire magazine in one
sitting. Because I am a novice (8 months) to the sport/game of golf,
I had no idea that such a magazine existed.
I got a real rush reading about my African American brothers and sisters
who are dedicated golfers. My Spring edition accompanies me to the
kitchen, to the bathroom, to the yard, and to the golf course. Oh
yeah, when I know that visitors are coming, I casually leave my magazine
in plain view. I ….Yep, I can't deny it! I am addicted to golf
and to "AAGD". --Lynda Young, Waycross, GA
Dear Editor;
On behalf of the Donald L. Hollowell Foundation's board members, corporate
partners, donors and friends, we are extremely excited and honored
to have the African American Golfer's Digest serve as an
our official Media Partner. Your publication provides stories of instruction,
aspiration, and sheer joy for the game of golf within the African
American community.
Additionally, your publication earned the respect of your readers,
and other golf publications for your commitment to examine, challenge
and celebrate the game of golf from the perspective of how does the
industry, professional associations, and amateur/collegiate/professional
competition provide assess to our community.”
--Samuel T. Hobbs, Executive Director, Donald L. Hollowell Foundation,
Atlanta, GA
Dear Editor;
Thank you so much for publishing such an information-packed, excellent
publication. Golf is all the better for it.” --Leland Hardy,
Founder, www.NewYork.com
Dear Editor;
I commend you on your success with the African American Golfer's
Digest. I have read almost every article in your latest edition
that I picked up from the Pro Golf store at Camp Creek in East Point,
GA. I am excited about what you are doing and I pray that God will
continue to bless you and your entire work force. Thank you and much
continued success.” --Trenice C. Brown, Atlanta, GA
Dear Editor;
I just wanted to say thanks; I got the copies of the magazine today.
I am very impressed by this magazine and I will be sharing it with
others. It has given me a lot of great ideas on how I can help grow
the game. It has given me motivation to be a role model for the African
American kids that will follow me, and it has given me perspective;
I'm not doing this golf thing for myself, I’m doing it for myself
and all of the people out there that
believe in me. Thanks again!” --Scott Yancy (Former Big Break
II Contestant)
Dear Editor;
Congrats, again, on your leadership regarding efforts to galvanize
Black entrepreneurs at the (January) 2006 PGA Merchandise Show!”
--Debby Stroman and Jandie Smith Turner, Soulful Golf Inc.
Dear Editor;
Thanks for answering my e-mail. Now, I can sign up for another year
of your magazine!
GOOD LUCK –It’s what’s needed as golf grows in the
black community. I feel vindicated now that Tiger Woods opened the
door, as I was teased as a teen in the late 1960’s for playing
golf, which I learned while caddying here on Long Island.” --James
Greene, Bayshore, NY
Dear Editor;
Just to follow up with you and let you know about the four back issue
magazines I sent to my father-in-law. Well, just as I knew and hoped,
he was VERY impressed with them! In fact he shared with me that while
reading the article on Charlie Sifford, he actually shed a few tears.
After reading the magazine article on Charlie Sifford he immediately
called me back later in the evening and instructed me to order Mr.
Sifford's book "Just Let Me Play". I of course, just wanted
to say thank you, thank you, and thank you. Keeping the pop-in-law
happy is a good thing. Now if I could only miraculously transform
overnight into avid golfer, that would be the next best thing. But
I know he loves me just the same. He is 65-years-old, claims his nickname
was "Tiger" when he was a youth, and plays golf daily. Golf
is his life. I will be periodically using your website and your magazine
to get news info and gift ideas. Thanks for coming through.--Leroy
Sutherland, Atlanta, GA
Dear Editor; ;
Yes, you can start my subscription me with the winter issue! I'm just
glad you are doing something like this, that is needed so very much.
On our upcoming website
we advertise your magazine to help get the word out. Thanks.--Randy
Bond, GoBoy Golf LLC, Indianapolis, IN
Dear Editor;
Thanks so much for the Fall and Winter 2006 copies of the Digest.
I found both copies to be most interesting with the golf tips being
most informative and helpful. The thing that disappointed me was the
lack of noteworthy advertisement from the mainstream golf equipment
companies. Have they still not gotten the point that we too buy thousands
of dollars worth of golf equipment? How do you get the message to
them? Something is wrong.
Keep up the good work. The magazine is evolving,-- Edward Cherry,
Hamden, CT
Dear Editor;
I am so proud of you. I just can't put the magazine down. I find myself
waiting by the mailbox for each new issue. The website is the greatest.--Charles
W. Taylor, Jr., Charles Taylor Funeral Services, Bedford Heights,
OH
Dear Editor;
I was recently in Senator Vincent Hughes office (Philadelphia, PA)
with Kim Everett, Director of Communications, and we were talking
about the great things your magazine was doing. She informed me that
they have been working with you also and it is amazing how small the
world is. Keep up the great work.--Al Quarles, Bogey Boyz Golf, Philadelphia,
PA
Dear Editor;
Thank you for your efforts in promoting awareness of our impact on
the game of golf, and for our nation.--Darryl A. Davis, General Manager,
Metropolitan Golf Links, Los Angeles, CA
Dear Editor; ;
I am so glad to still be a part of your mailing list. (There are)
so many exciting things happening within the golf community. I'm pleased
to see the breadth of ways African American golfers are impacting
our communities.--Sonja Bickerstaff Moses, South Carolina
Dear Editor;
I've enjoyed the past subscriptions and look forward to the future
issues. Keep up the great work!--Deloris, Les Birdies Golf Club and
Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) Golfers
Dear Editor;
I've been receiving all your info year-round and I have enjoyed learning
about what is happening in the African American golf scene. If there
is anything I can do to help I will do my best -even though I'm not
African American. ….(thank you) for all of God's work you are
doing within the African American communities....Great work and may
God continue to bless you and your organization.--Terry Miskolczi,
Canada's Golf Doctor, Terry Miskolczi, Inc., www.canadasgolfdoctor.com
Dear Editor;
From one girl to another, I really have enjoyed reading the "soulful"
African American Golfer's Digest. I look forward to each
issue. Continue love and success.--Deloris Carter, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dear Editor;
First, let me thank you for introducing me to Buddy Cooper (golf trainer,
Bronx Golf Center, NY). I started my lessons with him in August and
I have truly enjoyed myself. Buddy is GREAT! His instruction has been
an excellent way to get introduced to the game.--Tyrha M. Lindsey,
Tarrytown, NY
Dear Editor;
I always enjoy reading your latest editions and learning more about
the breadth and depth of the publication’s reach. I look forward
to continuing the dynamic partnership between the Jackie Robinson
Foundation and the African American Golfer’s Digest….With
your support, we were able to stage a golf event that was a resounding
success, providing invaluable funding and awareness for the Foundation’s
mission of increasing access to higher education. Sincerely, --Della
Britton Baeza, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Jackie
Robinson Foundation, New York, NY
Dear Editor;
Our tournament turned out to be a joyful and fun event for all of
our participants and it generated funds for our designated charities
Thank you again for your gifts, donations and support, along with
the great quality of services that we receive from your publication.
It was continually stated that the items were of the utmost quality,
which added another exciting element to our successful event.--Bill
Fullard, President, BF Golf Tournament Services, Hempstead, NY
Dear Editor;
Thank you for your complimentary issues of the African American
Golfer’s Digest. Our golfers were very pleased to receive
the magazines at our October 14 tournament. Thank you for your support
of our golf outing.--Ernestine Harper, Co-Tournament Director, United
Golfers Association, Inc.
Dear Editor;
I just want to congratulate you on the successful third year of the
African American Golfer's Digest. I am sure that the Digest
will soon become the most popular and powerful magazine in the world!
I cannot thank you enough for giving my literary project the wings
to soar above the clouds, while carrying all of the responsibilities
of publishing the magazine. I will always be very grateful. You are
a precious JEWEL.--Mikell Johnson, Florence, SC
Dear Editor;
I received the magazines on yesterday and they are fantastic! I will
be sharing them with the church on this week. You are doing a wonderful
work showcasing a great sport. God's best to you and the work of your
hands.--Elder Darrell Grisby, Men’s Ministry Director, The Net
International Ministries, Summerville, SC
Dear Editor;
WOW--what a great job your team did on our company profile. We appreciate
you bringing Eaton, Golf Pride, and golf grips into the spotlight
among your readership. Thanks again! --Dwight H. Miles, Director,
Global Sales and Marketing, Golf Grip Business Unit, Eaton Corporation,
Laurinburg, NC
Dear Editor;
The African American Golfer's Digest has been invaluable in helping
us with negotiations for accomodations, entertainment, sponsorship
and many other arrangements that needed to be taken care of in prepartion
for our tournament. Thanks for all that you do.—Chuck Henderson
and Otis Windham, The Neckbone Brothers, Orlando, FL
Dear Editor;
Thanks so much for including Johnny in the Summer edition. Johnny
was so happy to see hinself in print. His wife said that he carried
that book around with him for several
days. Johnny is now very ill and in grave condition and was just recently
removed from life support. We don't know the hour or the day but the
prognosis is not good. The
golfers here in my area are all praying for him and his family. Thanks
Debert. I love this magazine!!!--Lynda Young, Waycross, GA
Dear Editor;
Thank you for taking the time to read my book, “Freed Indeed.”
Coming from a women of your caliber and background, it represents
great and lasting value to me.
Now that I know that African American Golfer’s Digest exists,
I've been dropping in occasionally (online) to bone up on "things
on the green". It's a needed platform for the African American
viewpoint. It’s positive, and has great content….Kudos
for your very important contribution to our culture. Keeping a people
informed is always the first line of defense and the foundation for
their growth. You set an important standard for the rest to follow.
Here's wishing you great success in all your endeavors and God's very
best, too.-- Larry Trawick, Author - Freed Indeed, The Spiritual Wealth
of Black America
Dear Editor;
Hi.....I have received my first copy of the magazine....I am so pumped!
We plan to do a fundraiser by selling subscriptions! LOVE THE MAGAZINE!!!--Novice
Johnson, Pompano Beach, FL
Dear Editor;
You are doing a wonderful job with your magazine and website. I’m
proud to know you and you team and I will continue to spread the word
about your important efforts--Cheryl Procter-Rogers, Immediate Past
Chair and CEO, APR, Fellow, (PRSA) Public Relations Society of America,
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Dear Editor;
Thanks to your golf events calendar, I learned of, and took my dad
to, the historic Clearview Golf Course (E. Canton, OH) for the second
year in a row to play in their Celebrity Golf Outing. The highlight
of the event was meeting Mr. Pete Brown who, as you know, was the
first African American to win a PGA Tour event (Waco Open 1964). It
was like meeting Jackie Robinson!!! He's not in the best of health
and has not played golf in five years but, during the few minutes
that I was able to talk to him and his wife, their humble spirits
projected the world to me! Thanks for all of your work in bringing
great golf news and events to African Americans--Phillip C. Holley,
Southfield, MI
Dear Editor;
I recently discovered your golfing publication on the Internet and
was proud and pleased with your presentation of the activities of
my fellow golfing enthusiasts.--Gene DiPina, North Providence, RI
Dear Editor;
Now that I know that African American Golfer’s Digest
exists, I've been dropping in occasionally (online) to bone up on
"things on the green". It's a needed platform for the African
American viewpoint. It’s positive, and has great content….Kudos
for your very important contribution to our culture. Keeping a people
informed is always the first line of defense and the foundation for
their growth. You set an important standard for the rest to follow.
Best regards,-- Larry Trawick, Author - Freed Indeed
Dear Ms. Editor (Debert);
Thank you so much for being our guest speaker this year. Your speech
during our dinner program was wonderful! We received so many kudos
and many thanks for having you as banquet speaker for the event. The
men and women both were very pleased. You showed so much warmth and
pleasure with each of us and for that we thank you and all that you
do on behalf of the African American Golfer's Digest.--Willie
Jones, President, The Lady Drivers Golf Club, Jackson, MS
Dear Editor;
On behalf of Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation our many thanks for your support
of our 6th Annual Kappa Klassic Golf Tournament. We especially want
to thank you for the magazines. Your support enabled us to increase
the amount and number of scholarships given to graduating high school
seniors, and to help fund our other charitable community activities.--Artis
G. Hall, Chairperson, Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter, Fort Lauderdale,
FL
Dear Editor;
I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the copy of your magazine
which I recently purchased from the counter top at the Pro Golf at
Camp Creek store in my neighborhood.
I enjoyed the magazine features, particularly the Malaysia article,
because I recently served as chaperone for the American competitors
at the Junior (British) Open Championship, where, notwithstanding
my geographical deficiency, I spoke often with the Malaysian team.
Regards. --Lew Horne, Lewis C. Horne, Jr., Partner, Troutman Sanders
LLP, Atlanta, GA
Dear Editor;
I am 64-years old and have been golfing here in Virginia since I was
20. I have been a proud subscriber to the African American Golfer’s
Digest since I learned of the magazine five years ago. I want you
to know that I admire all of the news and information that you include
in each issue and I congratulate you on producing such a fantastic
product. I have all of the copies that have been published and I keep
them as my personal collection. Thank you for all that you are doing
to keep Blacks who golf informed and enlightened.--Richard
Bellows, Fairfax, VA
Dear Editor;
Just in time for the New Year, I received a subscription to your magazine
as a Christmas gift from my daughter, Shirley Boone. I taught her
to play when she was just 6-years old and she is now playing in high
school. I am so happy to be receiving the publication and I know it
will benefit my game. Someday, I hope that my daughter will also teach
the game to her own children.--Tenton Boone, Centreville, IL
Dear Editor;
I met several of your writers down in Orlando, Florida, during the
January 2008 PGA Merchandise Show and I was very impressed with their
vast knowledge of golf among our Black folk and the community. Although
this game has been around for decades, only until recently, it seems,
have we (Black people) started to think about it as an industry where
we can build our own businesses and opportunities.
As I listened to your Senior Editor, Edward S. Wanambwa talk about
the great Black legends of the game, all the old caddies, and personally
witnessing the impact that we have had in supporting our cultural
organizations and community programs with golf fundraising tournaments,
I wish to thank you for being a voice that continues to send out a
strong and positive message. Keep up the good work.--David Sanders,
Jacksonville, FL
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