African American Golfer's Digest
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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Equipment Review


Wilson 8862

This great putter is one of its kind and is recognized for being one of the most notable putters in the game.

Materials: Anodized aluminum heads and milled face make for a comfortable and secure feel aiding in total confidence and control in your swing.



Alias Footwear Sedan Golf Shoes
This design features a reinforced Toe, is constructed Mainly of a PU Nubuck. Both lateral sides of the upper at the breast of the foot are capped with textured PVC for added durability and finished off with a sandwich poly-mesh tongue and fully encompassed ankle to the exterior. The interior is plush with padding and wall-to-wall combed combo mesh. Easy to clean-up with a fresh damp cloth. AliasFootwear.com




One of our best picks! This featured product of the Ryder Cup and PGA Events is 100% cabretta leather with a palm grip alignment designed to provide golfers with a perfect grip every swing. Lifeline indicator fits into the lifeline of the opposite hand with two knuckle indicators for neutral or strong grip. $16.99. Combined with a David Leadbetter DVD grip lesson for just $19.99. Visit: www.ugcinc.com

Hockey Stick Putters

Just when you thought you had seen it all, Right?

The Sniper, from Hockey Stick Putters Inc., is a uniquely engineered golf putter designed to look like a hockey stick.

Invented by David Graham, a former hockey player and avid golfer the stick features a shaft made of compression-molded graphite and a cast aluminum-alloy head, making it far more than a novelty.

MSFP from $105 - $115 each.

www.hockeystickputters.com



Adams Golf

Adams Golf is expanding its Redline family of woods with the introduction of the new Redline RPMA® titanium driver and fairway woods.

Adams, the first premium equipment manufacturer to market with a 460cc driver, is now first to introduce a 460cc driver and titanium fairway wood, that will allow golfers of all abilities to benefit from state of the art RPM ® and xFace technology.

For more visit www.adamsgolf.com


Jack Golf Ball

The Jack ball has been developed for the average, everyday golfer who is sick and tired of paying a fortune for a ball that you end up losing anyway. Jack is here to make a fool out of all of those industry executives that think high prices are the key to a good golf ball.




GEOX Raptor

GEOX is an independent Italian brand of breathable footwear and apparel. The shoe features beautifully smooth leather upper with dual hook and loop fasteners for a custom fit. Geox breathes® patented system: Micro-holes in the rubber outsole lets perspiration from the feet out of the shoes, the protective breathable membrane keeps water out and the feet dry.
MSRP $185. www.Geox.com


 


 

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