Monday, August 26, 2013

"OUTSTANDING LEADERS IN GOLF" AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFER’S DIGEST
ANNOUNCES ITS 2013
"OUTSTANDING LEADERS IN GOLF" AWARD RECIPIENTS


Roster of Distinguished Golf Winners 
Encompass Decades of Brilliance


New York, NY (August 26, 2013)— The African American Golfer’s Digest, the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid Black golfers, announces its 4th Annual “Outstanding Leaders In Golf” awards. The recipients embody a strong legacy of leadership present in the game of golf today, as centralized around the South Carolina regional area. The special awards program will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Upper Richland Community Center, 280 Campground Road, Columbia, SC 29203, where Honorees will also be officially congratulated and presented with their awards.

The roster of distinguished winners encompasses various industries within the business, leisure and professional sectors of the game. Upon receiving their awards the 2013 Honorees will join a legendary list of alumni and previous winners that include: Renee Powell (PGA/LPGA), Brian Whitcomb, Honorary Past President of the PGA of America, billionaire entrepreneur and resort owner Sheila Johnson, William 'Bill' Dickey, Founder, Bill Dickey Scholarship Association; Geoff Bryant, President, United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF), and many notable others.

“Each of the Honorees we acknowledge this year has made a substantial impact on the game, and the golf industry, as it relates to the African American community in particular. I am happy to salute their contributions by presenting this award and for bringing long-due recognition to their hard work. I look forward to introducing each of them to you personally on September 21st in Columbia, South Carolina, and through the pages of our publication,” said Debert Cook, CMP, publisher of the national quarterly magazine that is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier.

he honorees were selected from among dozens of nominations that arrived into the magazine's Wall Street office over the past several weeks and winners were personally selected by the publisher, for their commitment to professional excellence and dedication in growing the sport, business, careers and participation in golf among African Americans.

“Our 2013 Leaders are exceptional individuals whose endeavors are opening doors and extending opportunities in the game and throughout the industry to Black minorities. Their efforts, foresight, courage and devotion are very deserving of this prized honor,” said Ms. Cook, who'll present the awards while also, this year, celebrating the magazine's 10th year anniversary.

To commemorate the special awards tribute an exciting “Honorees” Celebration Golf Tournament is also being held and will kick-off at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of September 21 at Linrick Golf Course, 356 Camp Ground Rd., Columbia, SC 29203. A day of fun, challenge and business networking will include great prizes and gifts. All events are open to the public with a limited number of golf tournament registrations and awards dinner banquet tickets available online atafricanamericangolfersdigest.com/oliga_2013.html.
The honorees will also be prominently featured in a special editorial profile in the Fall/November 2013 print edition of the African American Golfer’s Digest. Issues are circulated at the end of each season and available by subscription only.

About The African American Golfer’s Digest: 
The African American Golfer's Digest launched in March 2003 and is located in the financial district of New York City. It is 100% minority-owned and operated and is a woman-owned business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic. Its massive editorial appeal comes from a ‘grass roots’ approach and partnerships generated with more than 300 golf tournaments and events annually around the country. The 40-page, full color, quarterly enjoys a circulation of 20,000 and reaches 80,000 readers nationwide with editorial that focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the 'soulful' world of golf, travel features, destinations reviews, course, equipment and product news along with individual profiles. Signature annual travel programs include domestic and international hosted golf excursions to destinations that have included Ghana, West Africa, Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and more. Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available in the print edition and online along with customized product sampling, exhibiting and a variety of consumer incentives. A consistent social media presence for the publication is at Facebook and Twitter. The publication is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier and is registered with the National Minority Supplier Development Council with memberships that include the National Minority Business Council, United States Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation, International Network of Golf (ING), and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. To learn more about the publication visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com

Friday, August 23, 2013

CUBA OPENS DOOR TO GOLF DEVELOPMENT

CUBA OPENS DOOR TO GOLF DEVELOPMENT: With the approval of Carbonera Club, Cuba has approved effectively opened the door to golf development on the island.  The Carbonera Club is set to become one of the first projects of its kind in Cuba.  Now, how many other possible golf properties are waiting in the wings? Property Wire reports that a Chinese-funded venture “is expected to be approved by the end of this year,” while groups based in Spain, Russia and Vietnam are also trying to hammer out Cuban development agreements. Not all of the proposals will make the cut, of course, but it’s evident Cuba is interested in tapping into the mega-Billion golf marketplace.  The African American Golfer's Digest will travel to Cuba in March 2014 for an exciting golfing excursion at Varadero Golf Course.  See details at http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/cuba2014.htm  Stay tuned!