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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SPRING 2009
Vol. 6, No. 1

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SUMMER 2010
DIGITAL EDITION

 

 

 

The African American Golfer’s Digest is a national, quarterly lifestyle magazine with content specifically focused on informing and entertaining black golfers.

The African American Golfer’s Digest was founded in 2003, is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier in the United States.

the African American Golfer’s Digest is dedicated to educating and empowering its readers and we do this by providing news and commentary on issues that affect the health, well-being and varied interests in the game.

Moreover we seek to increase the growth of golf rounds among our core market segment while also increasing the participation and advancement of African Americans in the golf industry workplace by supplying news on career opportunities and professional training.

Who reads the African American Golfer’s Digest?
A recent research study conducted by us indicates that:

55% of readers are professionals
20% are business owners
18% are retirees (age 65+)
79% are college graduates
21% have some college experience
70% are male, 30% are women
74% own a personal computer
38% own a smart phone
59% read news online

70% own a primary residence
22% own rental property
87% own at least one or more vehicles
23% plan to buy/lease a vehicle within the next year
86% have one or more retirement savings plan
64% use a financial planner or broker
38% has one or more savings bond
58% use wire transfer services
69% are a member of a golf organization
15% are a member of a private golf club
63% play 6-25 rounds a year

31% play 26+ rounds a year

Our readers have an average household income of $150,000

Our readers have an average household net worth of $650,000

Online Advertising/Print Advertising/Event Marketing

Black golfers continue to use the Internet as a reliable tool when making decisions for their playing schedules, tournament participation, booking tee-times, purchasing golf products, communicating with their golf buddies/organizations and for continuing their personal success.

Adding online advertising to complement your print advertising campaign is an excellent avenue to broaden the reach of your message to our audience.

To receive information regarding our online, print and our special and seasonal event marketing opportunities please contact:

Debert Cook, CMP
Tel: (212) 571-6559, ext. 11
or email DebertCook@aol.com

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