African American Golfer's Digest - News, Information & Activities in the 'Soulful' World of Golf

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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Black Americans in Publishing
New York, NY (December 2003)--Publisher, Debert Cook was a panelist and joined fellow publishers during an informative session, "Paving the Way-Manning the
Helm" at TIME LIFE for entrepreneurs interested in entering the field of publishing. The session was hosted by Black Americans in Publishing Inc.

A Course of Their Own
The historic of African American golfers by John H. Kennedy. (Year 2000) ISBN 0-7407-0857-0

AAGD Receives Pioneer Award
(May 23, 2004)--Malachi Knowles (center) president and founder of the Inner City Youth Golfers Association in West Palm Beach, FL presents Publisher, Debert Cook (center left) with the organization's annual Pioneer Award in recognition of her achievement and influence in the area of minority golf.

AAGD Partners with AACCWRC
Rye, NY (August 10, 2004)--Robin L. Douglas (l) president and founder of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties
and former NBA star, Cal Ramsay (r) of the NY Knicks present Debert Cook with sponsor award during their annual fundraiser tournament in Rye, New York.

Royal Palm Beach, FL (May 23, 2004)--Bobby Brown (r) avid golfer and inventor of the "Hook Up and Swing" golf strengthening device presents publisher, Debert Cook with an award recognizing the inspiration and guidance provided
to golfers nationwide through the pages of the African American Golfer's Digest.

Uneven Lies
The historic story of African-Americans in golf
by Pete McDaniel. Foreward by Tiger Woods. Hardcover, October 2000. ISBN 1888531363

Just Let Me Play The Story of Charlie Sifford. The First Black PGA Golfer. Foreward by Author Ashe. The book is currently out of print, however, to order 5 or more autographed copies at $40.00 each call: 440-449-3944. (shipping and handling extra).

Invisible Golfers African-Americans' PGA Tour-Quest by J.C. Callaway.

For copies email:
golfersinvisible@aol.com or call 510-684-9546.

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