African American Golfer's Digest

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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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This Is A
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Golf Library!


The African American Woman Golfer
Her Legacy


by M. Mikell Johnson
Foreword by
JoAnn Gregory-Overstreet



Northern California Minority
Jr. Golf Scholarship Assoc.
Willie Simmons, Founder

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Equipment Review


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Twist-Tee

Our editors absolutely love the Twist-Tee!  They swear, it brought consistency to their game and gave them extra yardage.  It has an amazing feel and stays in place when put into the ground and easily twists to the exact height for your next stroke. Conforms to USGA statndards. It will outlast many other tees, with its virtually indestructable design and material. Price for a package of 2 large tees and 1 small tee is $5 each. Individual tees are $2.25. Bulk with logo are less.

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Clearview Putter

With this putter your eyes won't be able to fool you!
In addition to the obvious advantage of being clear acrylic, this putter sets you over the ball and provides amazing feel.

Adjustable weights are included to suit your playing preference and it is available in offset or straight shafts in standard, upright or flat lies. Conforms to USGA specifications
and can be used in any tournament.  MSRP: $159.
 

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Sweet Spot Golf

Fashion-forward clubs
for serious golfers.

While the sleek lines and bold colors will add a little pizazzz to your golf bag, the
cutting-edge aerodynamic design will put that extra ping in your swing.

Beyond style, the flashy markings also serve as a precision positioning system so you can use the design on the club crown head to set up your ball for consistent
target alignment. The “Pink” line of putters, hybrids, and drivers support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Wilson 8862

This great putter is one of its kind and is recognized for being one of the most notable putters in the game.

Materials: Anodized aluminum heads and milled face make for a comfortable and secure feel aiding in total confidence and control in your swing.

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Easy Glove

This a line of exciting golf gloves for both professionals and aficionados alike featuring a variety of original motifs.

Offered for men, women and children in a range of sizes, the gloves are a blend of genuine lamb leather and nylon detailed with the choice of 30 color graphics, particularly national flags.

MSRP: $19.00

www.East-Glove.com



Golf Flops
Showcase your love for golf in relaxing comfort and unique style with these adorable flip-flops. You'll romp in pleasure with these lightweight shoes, adorned with golf balls, a set of small clubs, and of course, a hole-in-one- flag. MSFP $20.00 www.HotFlops.net


Alias Footwear Sedan Golf Shoes
This design features a reinforced Toe, is constructed Mainly of a PU Nubuck. Both lateral sides of the upper at the breast of the foot are capped with textured PVC for added durability and finished off with a sandwich poly-mesh tongue and fully encompassed ankle to the exterior. The interior is plush with padding and wall-to-wall combed combo mesh. Easy to clean-up with a fresh damp cloth. www.AliasFootwear.com




One of our best picks! This featured product of the Ryder Cup and PGA Events is 100% cabretta leather with a palm grip alignment designed to provide golfers with a perfect grip every swing. Lifeline indicator fits into the lifeline of the opposite hand with two knuckle indicators for neutral or strong grip. $16.99. Combined with a David Leadbetter DVD grip lesson for just $19.99.
Visit: www.UGCinc.com

Hockey Stick Putters

Just when you thought you had seen it all, Right?

The Sniper, from Hockey Stick Putters Inc., is a uniquely engineered golf putter designed to look like a hockey stick.

Invented by David Graham, a former hockey player and avid golfer the stick features a shaft made of compression-molded graphite and a cast aluminum-alloy head, making it far more than a novelty.

MSFP from $105 - $115 each

www.HockeyStickPutters.com


Adams Golf

Adams Golf is expanding its Redline family of woods with the introduction of the new Redline RPMA® titanium driver and fairway woods.

Adams, the first premium equipment manufacturer to market with a 460cc driver, is now first to introduce a 460cc driver and titanium fairway wood, that will allow golfers of all abilities to benefit from state of the art RPM ® and xFace technology.

www.AdamsGolf.ocm


Jack Golf Ball

The Wilson Jack ball has been developed for the average, everyday golfer who is sick and tired of paying a fortune for a ball that you end up losing anyway. The Jack golf ball is here to show all of those industry executives that high prices are not the key to a good golf ball.

www.Wilson.com




GEOX Raptor

GEOX is an independent Italian brand of breathable footwear and apparel. The shoe features beautifully smooth leather upper with dual hook and loop fasteners for a custom fit. Geox breathes® patented system: Micro-holes in the rubber outsole lets perspiration from the feet out of the shoes, the protective breathable membrane keeps water out and the feet dry.
MSRP $185. www.Geox.com





 


 

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