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.

2014 U.S. RYDER CUP POINTS

2014 U.S. RYDER CUP POINTS ~ Through the U.S. Open

6/16/13

1.      Phil MICKELSON         714.424

2.      Tiger WOODS             399.246

3.      Brandt SNEDEKER      393.591

4.      Jason DUFNER           381.326

5.      John HUH                   307.591

6.      Steve STRICKER         299.926

7.      Matt KUCHAR             292.183

T8     Billy HORSCHEL          291.406

T8     Hunter MAHAN           291.406

10.     Rickie FOWLER           200.530

11.     Bo VAN PELT              176.499

12.     Dustin JOHNSON        168.161

T13    Fred COUPLES            145.600

T13    David TOMS               145.600

T13    Nick WATNEY             145.600

16.     Bill HAAS                    89.920

17.     Bubba WATSON          66.726

T18    Stewart CINK             56.040

T18    Jim FURYK                 56.040

T18    Michael THOMPSON    56.040

T21    Kevin CHAPPELL         47.246

T21    Edward LOAR             47.246

T21    Webb SIMPSON          47.246

24.     Zach JOHNSON           41.200

T25    Jerry KELLY                37.324

T25    Scott LANGLEY           37.324

T27    Robert GARRIGUS      32.000

T27    Brian GAY                  32.000

T27    Ryan MOORE             32.000

T27    D.A. POINTS              32.000

31.     Charley HOFFMAN      28.961

T32    Matt BETTENCOURT   23.446

T31    Scott STALLINGS        23.446

T34    Josh TEATER             21.485

T34    Nicholas THOMPSON   21.485

36.     Lucas GLOVER            20.800

37.     Shawn STEFANI         20.111

T38    Keegan BRADLEY       18.320

T38    Scott PIERCY              18.320

T40    Jim HERMAN              17.965

T40    Kevin SUTHERLAND    17.965

42.     Kevin NA                    17.920

43.     Kyle STANLEY            16.523

U. S. Ryder Cup Qualifications (Captain Tom Watson)

The United States points system will determine the top nine players for the 2014 United States Ryder Cup Team on August 10, 2014. In addition, Captain Tom Watson selects three players in Sept., 2014, to complete the United States Team.  Points are based upon the following:

·   Prize money earned in the 2013 major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship): One point is awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.

·   Prize money earned in PGA Tour events from Oct. 7, 2013, beginning with the Frys.com Open through the 2014 PGA Championship, ending Aug.10, 2014: One point is awarded for every $1,000 earned, excluding the major championships, events played opposite major championships and events played opposite World Golf Championships; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.

·   Prize money earned for the 2014 major championships: (Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship). Two points are awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.

·   Prize money earned in 2014 events played opposite the major championships and opposite World Golf Championships between Jan. 1 and the 2014 PGA Championship - one-half point will be awarded for every $1,000 earned; all U.S. players making the cut will earn points.

European Ryder Cup Qualifications (Captain Paul McGinley)

·   The qualification system will begin at the ISPS Handa Wales Open on The European Tour at The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales September 8, 2013.

LANGSTON GOLF COURSE HERITAGE CELEBRATION JUNE 8, 2013

LANGSTON GOLF COURSE HERITAGE CELEBRATION JUNE 8, 2013

Washington, D.C. --- Langston Golf Course will celebrate its recent induction into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame by hosting the Langston Heritage Celebration on Saturday, June 8, 2013.  The celebration is of notable importance given its prominent place in history, the connection of African American golfers and the community it strives to bring together.  This commemorative event will consist of storytelling panels and interactive golf exhibits.

Golf Course Specialists President Kim Thomas said “It’s exciting that we’ve come together to share in this important celebration. Planning this event has ignited the facility's many connections with the community.  We’ve reunited with old golf clubs and re-discovered many other people who have been part of the fabric of Langston’s legacy.”

The short list of panel speakers scheduled in the program includes golf notables: Dr Calvin Sinnette (Author, Forbidden Fairways), Calvin Peete (NBGHF, 1986), Peter McDaniel (Author, Uneven Lies), Jim Dent (NBGHF, 1992), and Susan Wasser (Assistant Director, USGA Museum).

Event Location: Langston Golf Course, 2600 Benning Road, NE Washington, D.C.  20002  

Golf Classic & Golf Clinic sponsored by the Alpha Merit Committee Group

It just two weeks away from the Annual Scholarship Golf Classic & Golf Clinic sponsored by the Alpha Merit Committee Group (501c3) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter (Dallas, TX). This event will take place on Friday May 31, 2013 at 8 AM at the Cedar Crest Golf Course (1800 Southerland Ave Dallas, TX 75203 www.golfcedarcrest.com 214-670-7615) and we need your support to help to make it another success.

2013 GDSummit in Commercial Real Estate

Attention Students:

The Global Diversity Summit (GDS) in Commercial Real Estate seeks to increase the participation of minorities in commercial real estate. The annual conference is a major networking event, with approximately 500 commercial real estate professionals in attendance each year. It is an outstanding chance to explore the opportunity for internships or permanent positions at prominent real estate companies such as Jones Lang LaSalle, Duke Realty, Wells Fargo, Cassidy Turley, and Wal-Mart, to name a few. Many of the participating firms are minority-owned businesses, such as MacFarlane Partners, UrbanAmerica, and Red Rock Global.

As part of our outreach effort, you are invited to apply to attend the 6th annual Global Diversity Summit as our guest. This year’s selected GDS Scholars will be offered complimentary admission to all the Summit activities as well as a stipend to offset travel expenses to the event. Additionally, all students selected as part of the 2013 GDS Scholar class will be entered into a scholarship competition with an in-person award at the conference of $5,000. More information on the Summit scholarship competition will be available upon your selection as a GDS Scholar. Additionally, as a selected GDS Scholar, you will be invited to each year’s Global Diversity Summit, have access to executive-level professionals in various aspects of the commercial real estate industry, and be part of a growing alumni network base.

To become a GDS Scholar, one must meet the following requirements:
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Be enrolled in a full-time advanced education program (submit a school-provided course schedule)
Have at least a 3.0 grade point average (submit an unofficial transcript)
Submit a professional resume describing your work experience and achievements
Submit responses to the following prompts (250 words each max):

o Demonstrate an interest in commercial real estate finance, development, construction, private equity, urban planning, design and/or sustainability
o Discuss an experience (personal or professional ) that illustrates your role in being a catalyst for positive change, in any facet, and increasing the opportunities for underrepresented communities and/or minorities
o Discuss how you would contribute to the growth of GDS
o Discuss any unique experiences that differentiate you from your peers (optional)

To be considered, please submit the above by September 30,2013 for consideration.

Notes: Traveling stipend of $500 for out-of-state Scholars and $300 for in-state Scholars (receipts required)

Please submit your application and any questions, respectively to:Scholars Chair, Dr. Clifford A. Lipscomb, at cliff@greenfieldadvisors.com or (770) 289-1923