January 25,
2008
ESPN Interview:
"GolfWeek Noose Cover"
CHARLIE SIFFORD
RECEIVES
DR. OF LAWS DEGREE FROM
ST. ANDREWS
On
June 22, 2006 the University of St Andrews awarded
Charlie Sifford the honorary degree, Doctor
of Laws, only the second American golfer to
receive this honour. The University of St Andrews
awarded this honour in recognition of Charlie's
achievements as a golfer and his perseverance
in the face of injustice. (...read more in the
Winter 2006 issue.)
Fitness
Guru Donna Richardson- Joyner Becomes First
African American Spokeswoman for
Women’s Golf Month
(L-R)
Nancy Lopez, Suzy Whaley and
Donna Richardson-Joyner.
Women's Golf Month celebrates its fifth anniversary
this June with a trio of spokeswomen to help promote
the Play Golf America program. "I am sharing
my love for the game of golf with a passion to
improve people's lives spiritually, mentally and
physically," Richardson Joyner said. (Read
the Spring 2009 issue.)
Sistas
On The Links
When Founder, Janet Johnson started this Northern
California ladies golf group, she had no idea
that just a few months later the organization
would become an official member club of the
Western States Golf Association (WSGA), distinguishing
them as the only all African American women’s
club in the WSGA. (Read more in the Spring
2009 issue.)
Youth Caddie Golf
Association
...These Girls Are Special!
Six
African American girls make up the 41 member
association based in Stockton, California and
all are hoping to become Class A caddies. The
program was established in 2006. (Read the Spring
2009 issue)
Midnight Golf College Tour
Featured on
WDIV TV 4
View the video of this fantastic college
tour that continues to touch and change
the lives of hundreds of Detroit youth each
year.
Shasta
C. Averyhardt
The results are in:
Ms. Shasta Averyhardt has been elected by Sisters
Across America, Inc., as a candidate
for assistance with becoming an LPGA Tour Professional.
Shasta selected Jackson State University in
Jackson, Mississippi and will graduate in December
2008 with a degree in Accounting. She played
under Coach Eddie Payton and Jackson State has
always been first or second in the South West
Athletic Conference (SWAC) standings.
“I am very grateful to be selected as
a recipient by Sisters Across America. Their
financial support means so much to me and I
am thankful for that! My primary goal is to
play on the Ladies’ Professional Golf
Association (LPGA) Tour,” says Shasta.
For four consecutive years, she received the
ladies medalist honors in the SWAC (Read the
Fall 2008 issue.)
Ladies At The Linkswas founded by Hattie Robinson
(L), Kim Davis (R) and three
other ladies who simply love to play golf. Their
passionate twist will rate their golfing experiences
at resorts, spas, golf courses, pro shops and
for apparel. The Ladies plan to share their
weekend golf journeys with other female golfers
across the country. (Read
more in the Fall 2008 issue.)
Naomi Mitchell: Jr
Champion
(August 12th, 2008) Naomi Mitchell of Virginia Beach
may only be 8 years old be she already has a major
golf win to her credit. She recently returned from
Pinehurst after one of the biggest tournaments for
juniors as Age Group Champion
and the US Kids Golf World Championship.
She is only the third African Americans to ever
win a title, Tiger's niece is one of the others.
Diane
Lang smiles
with great pride as she claimed her third USGA
Senior Women’s Amateur title in four years
at the Tulsa Country Club. (Read more in the
Fall 2008 issue.)
Jozi Ainleyof Kenya, E. Africa
This
Nakuru, Kenya resident, smiled during the
Duramed FUTURES Tour 2009 Qualifying Tournament.
Understandably, she felt a strong kinship
with President-elect Barack Obama.
(Read more in the Winter/Jan.
2009 issue)
Dr.
Betty Brabble
"Ask
Betty," our rules columnist,
keeps you on the 'straight and narrow' with
the rules of golf.
As President of the Wake Robin Golf Club,
the nations oldest black women's golf group,
based in Washington, DC, she answers your
toughest questions 'by the book' according
to USGA rules.
With years of golf playing experience,
Dr. Betty Brabble will help you discover
the joy of playing the game correctly.
Submit your questions to the "Ask
Betty" column at
E-mail: Betty2811@aol.com
Amber Peden Born and raised in Detroit, Amber says
that she feels that her city is always portrayed
negatively. “I come from a city where all
you see on the news are negative things and where
no one really plays golf.” While on her high
school swim team, she wasn’t gaining much
fulfillment, so she turned to golf. It took her
a while to learn the rules but once she did, she
quickly caught on.
Now, she has enjoyed a “Hollywood”
experience, while participating in a PGA of America
(public service announcement) and the former Midnight
Golf student is at Kalamazoo College, majoring in
chemistry and on the girls’ golf team leading
the way for others to follow their dreams.
(...read more in the Spring 2008 issue.)
Ridgewood Ladies
Golf Club
These ladies proudly presented a $2,000 fundraising
check to the Sistercare organization to assist battered
women. The 40 member club made the contribution
on behalf of their annual tournament at the Ridgewood
Ladies Family and Friends Day in Columbia, S.C.
Their 10th annual tournament will be held on April
23, 2009 and will honor World Golf Hall of Famer
Dr. Charlie Sifford. For information contact Julia
Boyd at (803)600-2558 or visit www.rlgcsc.com
(...more in the Winter/Jan. 2009 issue.)
Paula
Pearson-Tucker:
The Heart Of A Champion
This Miami,
FL golf instructor knows a thing, or two, about
possibilities, as she is currently the only active
African American competing on the Duramed FUTURES
Tour.
“I had
been a stockbroker for 17 years and I hated my job.
It was a cut-throat business and I was under a lot
of pressure, so I quit and moved back to Miami.
While I was trying to decide what to do, I played
golf...I was broke, but I was finally happy. That’s
when I realized that this game had changed my life,”
says Pearson-Tucker.
(Read more in the Summer 2008 issue.)
Keney Links Women's
Golf Club
Chicago Women's Golf
Club
Ladies golf clubs across
the country are enjoying longevity, growing membership
and thriving. the Keney Links and Chicago Women's
golf clubs are two very remarkable ones that we profile.
Each organization has a history of endurance and focus
for the future as they aim to keep their torches burning
for years to come. (...read more in the Spring 2008
issue.)
Vernoncrest Ladies Golf
Club
Penny
Williams
Club President
This southern California club is in its 60th year
and has the distinction of being the oldest women's
golf club west of the Mississippi.
What's their secret? Find this out in the Winter/
January 2008 issue.
Elaine “Pepper”
Bolden-Peete
Pepper is a phenomenal Black woman
in today’s fast-growing golf industry. She
has served as the Executive Director for The First
Tee of Jacksonville since 2005. Under her leadership
the organization is presently in negotiations for
a $2.8 million “Capital Improvement”
Learning Center for the Old Brentwood Golf Course
in Jacksonville.
Pepper is also the lovely wife of legendary golfing
professional Calvin Peete. Growing up in Denver,
CO, she knew that one day her life would have a
broader purpose. (more in the Spring 2008 issue.)
Connor Graham
"LOVE AT FIRST
PUTT"
While on a family vacation in Hilton Head, South
Carolina, a life changing experience happened to
five-year-old Connor that would change her families
dynamic forever...she discover the game of golf.
Now, the game has propelled them all to greater
heights in every aspect of life and they have another
option for how they spend their 'quality family
time.'
She has been names "The Most Improved Golfer"
2006 Georgetown-Horry Chapter. She placed 9th at
the All-Stars State Championship at Wescott Plantation
Golf Course in Summerville, SC, and has won several
medals from Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt
Competitions.
(...read more in the Fall 2007 issue.)
Robin
Aikens (LPGA)
Covering the "Celebrity Beat"
Check out the latest happenings with Robin, as
she covers the celebrity beat while attending some of
the hottest golf outings and tournaments across the
country.
Along with running her own successful
golf program, and training clinics this author, and
mother of twins, also has the latest details, sightings,
and goings-on, of anybody who's who!
Eve Wright
Former Director of Legal Affairs
LPGA
The game of golf for Eve Wright, prior to joining the
Ladies Professional Golf Association as Director of
Legal Affairs, was an elusive sport. Promoting golf
turned into being among her most challenging accomplishments.
While there, her position at the LPGA, a non-profit
corporation supporting women’s golf, thrust her
into a profession where she was able to hone her golf
skills while advancing the organization.
(...read more in the Spring 2005 issue.)
History
Makers
William J. Powell is the only African American in the
world to design, build, own and operate a golf course.
What has helped keep his dream alive at his Clearview
Golf Course in Canton, Ohio?
Let William J. Powell (right) tell you all about it
himself. The 91-year-old, WWII veteran has decades of
experience at the legendary golf course that is now
managed by his beautiful daughter and Head Golf Professional
Renee Powell, PGA/LPGA (left). (...read more about the
"Living Legacy of Clearview" in the Spring 2004 issue.
The Addie Cobb Golf
Academy Opens And Receives Sponsorship by Mediacom
Golf Teaching Professional, Addie Cobb, has received
sponsorship by Mediacom of Valdosta, GA, to cover
the expenses of her six-month golf school that began
operating in June 2008. Over100 youth (age 6-13)
will participate in the classes five days a week
and receive free instruction and equipment.
(...more in the Summer 2008 issue.)
The 2007
annual spring issue once again highlights some
amazing "Black Women In The Golf Industry".
As an accomplished athlete, Debbie Adams' biggest inspiration
has been the Ms. Pro-Ama Golf Tour, a mini-tour that
she incorporated and developed for girls nationwide.
Young girls from all over the U.S. joined the tour,
stayed at a reduced rate in Florida and practiced their
games. It was a lot of work that was very rewarding
for Debbie, and it allowed her to work on her own game
at the same time.
Other profiles of success include Robin Aikens,
Ramona M. Harriet, Selina Johnson,
Darlene Stowers, and LaRee Sugg.
(...read more in the Spring 2007 issue.)
Robin Aikens
Darlene Stowers
Ramona M. Harriet
>
LaRee Sugg
Selina Johnson
ANNUAL
FEATURE:
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Women In The Golf Industry"
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Aikens, LPGA
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