June 22-25, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, follow the PGA Professional(s) from your area in the 47th PGA Professional National Championship, the showcase event for PGA Professionals. For an introduction to this year's Championship, this link to the full field list, a look back at the 2013 Championship, as well:

http://www.pga.com/nationalchampionship/
To view player profiles for each of the 312 participants click here: http://images.pgalinks.com/vmc/pressReleases/ProChamp_2014_Profiles.pdf
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Valley View Golf Club 56th Annual Tournament

In the unique desert of Southern Nevada, the Valley View Golf Club was organized by 15 individuals in February 1958. Valley View was initially organized as a means for predominantly Black golfers to unite and fellowship in meaningful golfing competition, especially since certain doors in our community were not yet open to individuals of color.  Support the upcoming 56th annual golf tournament on October 18-19, a Western States Golf Association sanctioned event.  For details visit:  ValleyViewGolfClub.net

TEE OFF NATIONAL BLACK GOLF MONTH ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF TRAIL

TEE OFF NATIONAL BLACK GOLF MONTH
ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF TRAIL

Play and Support African American Owned,
Operated & Managed Courses in Time for the 2014 Golf Season

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 14, 2014 – With the onset of golfers awakening from the long winter freeze and in conjunction with April as National Black Golf Month the debut of playing the African American Golf Trail is proudly announced.

The African American Golf Trail is comprised of 8 African American owned, operated and/or managed golf courses spread across the U.S. The Trail’s concept, presented by the African American Golfer's Digest, the nation’s leading publication of avid black golfers, is designed to build golfer camaraderie while growing rounds played at the courses.  A thrilling aspect of the Trail is the Trail CHALLENGE which is also announced and gives golfers a goal to shoot for in both playing and supporting the courses.

To drive excitement, golfers are invited to play the African American Golf Trail CHALLENGE, playing on their own schedule at least one round at each of the 8 courses over the period of 16 months (Jan. 1, 2014-June 31, 2015).   Golfers who are interested in participating in the CHALLENGE are asked to book their own tee times with the courses, then, submit copies of their 8 scorecards, all at one time, to the African American Golfer’s Digest.  In return, golfers will earn a beautiful “Certificate of Play” that they can display for years to come in their home or office.

“If someone has already played on one of these magnificent courses, this year, they already have a head start on the CHALLENGE!  I’ve checked in with each of the courses on our list and the owners and managers are excited to learn about the Trail CHALLENGE.  They are ready for a record-breaking season and looking forward to providing all of their golfing guests with the very best in first-class hospitality,” says Debert Cook, publisher of the 11-year-old quarterly magazine that plans to hold an annual Trail Classic at one of the courses later this year.

Announcing this remarkable list of golf courses and the special playing CHALLENGE is something that has been in the works for more than a year by the publication.  Now, as golfers pull out their gear, and begin playing rounds with friends and at tournaments, this is a great opportunity to include a visit to one, or all, of these great golf courses on the list.

Courses on the List for the
African American Golf Trail include:

·         Bull Creek Golf & Country Club Louisburg, NC

·         Clearview Golf Course
East Canton, OH

·         College Park Golf
College Park, GA

·         Freeway Golf Course
Sicklerville, NJ

·         Innisbrook Golf Course
Palm Harbor, FL

·         Langston Golf Course
Washington, D.C., a Department
of Interior/ National Park Service facility

·         Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis
Atlanta, GA

·         Woodridge Golf Club
Mineral Wells, WV

“We’re proud and excited to be a part of this Trail and I hope that people will take advantage of this, because it’s great.  Last year was not a very good year for our course, but we are getting off to a good start now, and looking forward to meeting visitors,” says Grace Davis, manager at College Park Golf in College Park, GA.  The well maintained greens at the 9-hole course are prefect for youth, ladies, executives and those with limited time for play.  For travelers, the course is just 5-6 minutes from the Atlanta airport.

“I’ve played several courses on this Trail and the signature line-up experience is sure to please golfers of all levels,” says Jim Beatty, a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the African American Golfer’s Digest.  “As president of my own firm, NCS International (Omaha, NE), when spending precious time away from the office, it is important for me to enjoy myself while also doing something healthy and supportive for the golfing community.  We all need each other and the African American Golf Trail CHALLENGE is a great way to show support.”

To participate in the CHALLENGE golfers only need to grab their calendars and telephones to begin making tee-time arrangements at the various courses.  The Trail is also great for planning a concierge-style couples’ retreat, group outing, girlfriends, or guy-friends get-away across these 8 fabulous destinations.

For more information on the African American Golf Trail or the CHALLENGE, please visit http://africanamericangolfersdigest.com/AfAmGolfCourses.html   

MEDIA CONTACT:
Debert Cook, CMP

Tel: (212) 571-6559

Email: debertcook@aol.com

3rd Annual New Orleans Musicians Celebrity Golf Classic

3rd Annual New Orleans Musicians Celebrity Golf Classic (NOMCGC) 
“Young Cats Swinging for Old Lions Benefiting New Cubs" hosted by Global Golf Institute (GGI)
Joe M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course in Pontchartrain Park, New Orleans, LA 
Tee-off time: 9:00 AM. Contact: Glennon E. Bazzle, Tournament Director
Telephone: 504-583-6842 Email: golfswing_2000@yahoo.com

Our CyberSale Ends at Midnight, December 6!

Our CyberSale is still on. Get your deal now!  Sale ends at MIDNIGHT, December 6!!!

It's On Now!! Our Annual Black Friday Sale!!!

It's on NOW...Our Annual BLACK FRIDAY Sale!!

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World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum to present "Honoring the Legacy: A Tribute to African Americans in Golf"

The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has begun creative development on “Honoring the Legacy: A Tribute to African Americans in Golf” – a new, permanent exhibition that will recognize the triumphs and contributions of African Americans in the game. With the generous support of The PGA of America, the PGA TOUR and the USGA, the exhibition is expected to open in late spring 2014.

The exhibition will detail the long, rich history of African Americans in golf, from the difficult beginnings in the late 1800s for pioneers such as John Shippen, to the progress and challenges of today. The exhibition will also highlight the struggles and successes of notable golfers like World Golf Hall of Fame member Charlie Sifford during the Civil Rights era and major personalities such as Althea Gibson, Joe Louis and Tiger Woods.

Best-selling author Pete McDaniel will serve as the lead writer on the project. McDaniel is the author of the acclaimed book “Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African Americans in Golf’’ and co-wrote and co-produced the documentary “Uneven Fairways.” He is a member of both the African American Golfers Hall of Fame and National Black Golf Hall of Fame.

In addition, artist Mario Chiodo, renowned for his compelling sculptures based on history and social justice, will be bringing to life pivotal moments of African-Americans in golf. Chiodo has created monuments around the country, including the Harriet Tubman/Thomas Garrett Memorial in Wilmington, Del., the Contrabands Freedman's Memorial in Alexandria, Va., and "Remember Them: Champions for Humanity" in Oakland, Calif., the largest human rights monument in the Western United States. 
Stay tuned!!!!

Birmingham Traveling Civil Rights Exhibit Debuts at the Apollo

Birmingham Traveling Civil Rights Exhibit Debuts at the Apollo

Mayor William Bell and the City of Birmingham get ready to open the 2013 Civil Rights Traveling Exhibit, Birmingham: The Movement that Changed the World, in New York City at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem.

“We are excited to continue sharing Birmingham’s story around the world. This stop on the exhibit tour is especially significant because it represents the opportunity to share our story to a new audience that may not realize that without the events in Birmingham, there would not have been the outcry to end segregation.” said Mayor Bell.

The Exhibit has been on display at The King Center in Atlanta, the Capital Building in Washington D.C.; at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL; New Orleans, LA; Memphis, TN; Columbia, SC and Jackson, MS. The exhibit made its way back to Birmingham in September in commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of the bombing of 16^th Street Baptist Church at the City’s highly successful Empowerment Week events.  

“I want to thank The Apollo Theater for opening its doors to us and for continuing to embrace Dr. King’s philosophy and strategy of nonviolence to eliminate racism. This is just the beginning of our City embracing our past to build our future. We are excited to share the history and show that Birmingham is 50 years forward,” said Mayor Bell.

School children from Bronx Community School 61 will be in attendance for the opening after hearing from Mayor Bell earlier in the day speak on the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham and sharing a chapter of the book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham.

The exhibit will open on Monday, November 25^th at 7:00 p.m. with a special screening of the Hallmark Channel’s The Watsons Go to Birmingham movie. The event is free and open to the public. Walden Media, Wal-Mart and Proctor and Gamble will provide free copies of the DVD to the first 100 people that arrive. Following the film will be a brief question and answer session with screenwriter and filmmaker, Tonya Lee. The film tells the story of a family from Flint, Michigan that travel to Birmingham, Alabama for a family visit during the summer of 1963 and how the tragic bombing of 16^th Street Baptist church and death of the 4 little girls impacted their lives.

Apollo Theater History

The neo-classical theater known today as the Apollo Theater was designed by George Keister and first owned by Sidney Cohen. In 1914, Benjamin Hurtig and Harry Seamon obtained a thirty-year lease on the newly constructed theater calling it Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater. Like many American theaters during this time, African-Americans were not allowed to attend as patrons or to perform. Today, the theater hosts many events throughout the year but is most famous for its amateur night performances and the legendary acts that have graced its stage.

This is one of many ways the City is celebrating the 50^th anniversary of civil rights era in the City of Birmingham.  For more information, visit http://www.50yearsforward.com.

AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP DISTRIBUTES $85,000 TO TAHOE SOUTH NON-PROFITS

The 2013 American Century Championship (http://www.TahoeCelebrityGolf.com) continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (http://www.TahoeSouth.com) distributed $85,000 to 28 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.

 

The announcement was made at the organization’s Nov. 14 board meeting. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $60,000 through on-site volunteer efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and others. Combined with the latest non-profit distribution gifts, tournament sponsors have committed more than $145,000 to Tahoe South based non-profits, agencies and schools.

 

"The American Century Championship happens once a year but it gives to the community every day in more ways than one,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. "Our long-term partnership with American Century and NBC Sports is firmly rooted in our community. The event positively impacts the destination through national marketing and media exposure. But just as important, American Century and NBC lend their support to area organizations that need the help.”

 

Tournament title sponsor American Century Investments is a leading, privately-controlled investment management firm serving professionals, institutions, corporations and individuals. Through its ownership structure, more than 40 percent of company profits support research to help find cures for genetically-based diseases including cancer, diabetes and dementia.

 

Local cancer support programs involving the Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Cancer League received $13,000. Tahoe Youth and Family Services and The Boys & Girls Club each received $8,000 with $5,000 each to Christmas Cheer All Year and Live Violence Free. Grants of $4,000 went to Bijou PTA, Kahle Community Center and Tahoe Arts Project. Programs receiving $500 - $3,500 included Lake Tahoe Education Foundation, Whittell Boosters, Assistance League, Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College, Suicide Prevention Network, Food Bank of El Dorado County, Tahoe Community Food Pantry, South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association, Carmel Senior Living/Kelly Ridge, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, El Dorado County Search and Rescue, Leadership Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Tahoe Douglas Rotary, Tahoe Magic Inc., Tahoe Senior Plaza, and Lake Tahoe Shining Stars.  

 

To be considered, local organization had to meet 501(c)3 certified non-profit guidelines, provide an outline of their mission, describe how the donation will be used and indicate impact in the community.

 

Since 2009, more than 80 checks have been cut to local non-profits with donations totaling $630,000. In addition to the local efforts, American Century Investments distributed $30,000 among three national cancer organizations.

 

The tournament has donated over $4.2 million to local and national non-profits since its inception in 1990. The 24 years of memories with sports and entertainment superstars have made the American Century Championship network television’s longest running celebrity golf tournament. Charles Barkley, Olympic Olympics Gold Medal great Michael Phelps, Ray Romano, Larry the Cable Guy, John Elway and Jerry Rice were among more than 80 sports and entertainment stars and Hall of Famers who competed in the 54-hole, $600,000 tournament televised on NBC Sports in July.

 

Major plans for the silver anniversary are underway. The 25th annual American Century Championship is July 15-20, 2014. For more information, visit: www.TahoeCelebrityGolf.com  or www.TahoeSouth.com.

2014 Golf Industry Show Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) members and media for the 2014 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 1-6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Non-members can register beginning Nov. 19. Registration and additional information is available online at golfindustryshow.com. The most prominent changes for 2014 include the elimination of all Friday activities. As a result of this change, the USGA program will be part of the GIS General Session (sponsored by the USGA) on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m. Later that day, the GCSAA Closing Celebration, presented in partnership with John Deere Golf for the first time, will feature highly entertaining comedian Bill Engvall at the convention center at 5 p.m. In addition, the show will offer more than 435 hours of education, including 18 new GCSAA education seminars and 54 hours of new session content.

NATION’S FIRST-EVER ARNOLD PALMER-DESIGNED PARK TO BE BUILT AT THE VILLAGE AT PENN STATE

Arnold Palmer is accustomed to being first. With 92 professional wins, the American sports icon is scoring another career victory with the development of the country’s first Palmer Park that will serve the health and recreational needs of residents at The Village at Penn State (VPS), a university-based, non-profit retirement community in State College, Pa.

The non-profit human services organization, which owns and operates VPS, Liberty Lutheran, and the Arnold Palmer Design Company, which has built more than 200 golf courses around the world, have teamed up to develop Palmer Park, an innovative new amenity on the grounds of VPS. This multi-purpose, outdoor park represents the culmination of expertise in landscape design and golf course architecture with a deep understanding of the needs and desires of older adults. A signature feature of Palmer Park incorporates areas for active and passive activities to create a unique gathering place for residents. 

Request For Proposal Golf Professional Management Services

Request for Proposal Golf Professional Management Services For the City of Dayton, Ohio Municipal Golf Courses:  The City of Dayton, Ohio is seeking proposals from highly experienced, motivated and professional golf management professionals interested in performing golf shop management services at Madden Golf Course (18 Hole, public golf course) located at 2100 Nicholas Road, Dayton, Ohio 45418.  Course is open year round, weather permitting. Successful prosper will be offered a three year contract with options to renew. Please visit http://www.daytonohio.gov/bid for complete bidding information.  http://ow.ly/i/3qVzK

The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group Reach Historic Agreement

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – In an unprecedented agreement, The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group today unveiled a historic partnership to further raise the profile of the Ryder Cup, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and PGA Professionals across the networks of NBC and Golf Channel beginning in 2015. The partnership, which extends through 2030, and includes eight additional Ryder Cups on NBC, was announced today by PGA of America President Ted Bishop and CEO Pete Bevacqua, and NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus. The agreement also includes all-language and simultaneous streaming rights for NBC’s Ryder Cup coverage.

The Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious events in all of sports, has been televised by NBC since 1991. In 2012, the Ryder Cup was televised to nearly one-half billion households globally.

This agreement features a wave of new programming and special coverage of the Ryder Cup including: regular Ryder Cup preview shows, vignettes, features, reports and points updates on NBC and Golf Channel; a Ryder Cup Documentary Series on both networks; live coverage of practice rounds (for the first time ever) and the Ryder Cup Captain Selection Show on Golf Channel; and new Ryder Cup highlight programming on Telemundo and Mun2 to expand Hispanic viewership opportunities.

With this agreement, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will also continue to air live on

Golf Channel (weekday coverage) and NBC (weekend coverage) through 2030. Additionally, Golf Channel will continue live coverage of all four rounds of the PGA Professional National Championship.

 

The relationship between The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group expands a powerful partnership that is designed to grow the game of golf and celebrate the PGA Professional by:

•             Expanding the relationship of the Ryder Cup beyond the week of the biennial event

•             Growing participation in the game of golf, especially with new golfers (both adult and youth)

•             Elevating the stature of PGA Professionals in their leadership role of growing the game

This agreement will showcase the important role that PGA Professionals serve in instruction, equipment selection and Rules knowledge, all of which will benefit golf fans and golfers. New instructional programming and original series will be developed in conjunction with the PGA of America featuring PGA Professionals. Host PGA Professionals also will be featured during Golf Channel’s weekly coverage of PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour events.

“In many ways, this is a transformational deal for The PGA of America,” said Bevacqua. “We are not only excited about the continued excellent coverage and treatment of the Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and other PGA of America events by the NBC Sports Group, but we are eager to work with the networks of NBC, including Golf Channel, on celebrating the unique role of the PGA Professional in the game. Golf Channel is the daily voice of golf in this country. There are wonderful synergies that will be explored between that voice and The PGA of America, as we work together to honor PGA Professionals, draw upon their expertise and expand their relevance among those who already play the game and those who aspire to play.”

Programming will also be designed to promote growth-of-the-game initiatives, such as Get Golf Ready, where a PGA Professional will appear on a regular basis on Golf Channel and NBC’s regional sports networks, offering advice on how beginning golfers can experience the game in a variety of ways.

“We’re excited to continue our longstanding relationship with The PGA of America and renew the Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious properties in sports, through 2030,” said Lazarus. “This multi-platform agreement allows our broadcast, cable, digital and regional platforms to work with The PGA on their prestigious events and important initiatives.”

The PGA of America has partnered with Golf Channel since the network’s founding in 1995, to promote the expertise of PGA Professionals, including shows featuring top PGA instructors, such as Michael Breed and Martin Hall. This expanded agreement provides an avenue for Golf Channel to extend its reach through innovative new programming and events.

The partnership also will include a series of historical highlights of The PGA of America, which will be produced

in conjunction with The PGA’s Centennial Celebration in 2016.

The PGA of America was advised by Evolution Media Capital, a leading sports and media investment bank.

2013 Presidents Cup Drives Live Streaming Record – Golf Live Extra is available online and via a mobile app:

Ø  Thursday’s live stream of the opening day of the Presidents Cup 2013 was the highest single-day authenticated stream ever for Golf Channel (4.2 million minutes watched)

Ø  Friday’s live stream surpassed Thursday to become the highest single-day authenticated stream for Golf Channel in live starts with 114K (Thursday held previous record at 113K live starts)

How Can We Grow The Game Of Golf?

The National Golf Foundation has a new idea for growing the game, one that has a familiar ring to it. The trade group is encouraging our industry to tap “latent” demand – that is, people who have some desire to play golf but haven’t yet acted on the impulse. There are something like 25 million Americans who are either “very” or “somewhat” interested in giving the game a try, the NGF has determined, a number large enough that even a 20 percent slice of it would have a salutary effect on our fiscal health. “They are fresh, optimistic prospects who, if welcomed to the game properly, can become committed golfers on some level,” the NGF believes. The trouble is, golf has never had a problem finding qualified prospects. Our problem is the “welcoming” part, especially as it applies to women and minorities. That’s the one we need to solve.

A Good Left Wrist with TALY MIND Set

This video tip with the TALY MIND Set entitled "A Good Left Wrist" was provided by Jim McLean from his golf school at Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

  

Jim needs no introduction and is not only one of the top instructors in the world, he's also got the all-time top selling golf DVD on the Golf Channel.  Jim has won pretty much every award possible out there and he was kind enough to take the time to explain some of the benefits he sees with the taly.

 

For those of you who know Jim, he is not known for using a lot of training aids but he did say that "this is a really good one".  

"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

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!

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Tulsa (Okla.) Country Club as the host of the 2015 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. The championship will be conducted July 20-25.

 

“The USGA is looking forward to returning to Tulsa Country Club with the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship,” said Thomas J. O’Toole Jr., USGA vice president and chairman of the Championship Committee. “The Tulsa membership and the USGA share a long and proven dedication to sustaining and promoting the game of golf, especially among juniors, and their devotion is further emphasized by hosting this championship.”

 

This will be the third USGA championship conducted at Tulsa Country Club, and the 22nd championship held in the state of Oklahoma. The club previously hosted the 1960 U.S. Women’s Amateur, won by JoAnne Gunderson Carner, and the 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur, won by Diane Lang.

The PGA of America will establish a New York office

GOLF BREAKING NEWS: Returning to its roots, The PGA of America will establish a New York office that will serve as a footprint in the region that gave what is now the world’s largest sports organization its birth in 1916. The office will be established within the “Golf Central” site of the headquarters of both the Metropolitan PGA Section and the Metropolitan Golf Association, in Elmsford, N.Y.

The PGA New York Office will be led by The PGA of America’s Chief Marketing Officer Kevin Ring, who will relocate to the area, for a planned Fall opening. The space will be used by The PGA’s Officers, Leadership Team and Staff, as The PGA prepares for its Centennial Celebration in 2016; the 98th PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in nearby Springfield, N.J., in 2016; and to foster deeper marketing, broadcasting, public relations and communications relationships in the world’s largest media capital.