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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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Golf Tips

MERTISS "JAY" THOMPSON gives you "The Winning Edge" in putting. His method will help drive consistency for your game as he demonstrates by having three balls placed at different distances on the putting surface to get a “feel” for distance. (...read more in the Spring 2008 issue.)

THE FEEL: A method that has served me well in putting is consistency in my approach to putting. Have three balls, place a different distances and practice to get a "feel" for the distance.

THE GRIP:
A fundamental grip is one where both thumbs are placed on the grip in alighment with each other. The back of the leading hand should be facing the intended target. Grip pressure should be consistent from address until the stroke is completed.

BALL & PUTTER POSITION: Your ball should be positioned in the "sweet spot" of your putter. The putter should be square at the address position and maintained throughout the stroke. Many putts are missed because the putter is open or closed coming into the ball.

THE STROKE: A rule of thumb is to keep the putter moving through the ball. This applies to all clubs. The swing or stroke is never complete until the putter or club is allowed to move completely through the ball with ease.

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ON COURSE WITH ROBIN AIKENS, LPGA TEACHING PRO
6 Steps to becoming a "better" and "smoother" golfer


STEP 1: Address your ball on your tee shot. The ball should be positioned just inside your left foot.

STEP 2: Pull your shaft parallel to the ground and the toe of the club should be pointing toward the sky. Your weight should transfer to your right side. (Do NOT pull to the inside on this move)

STEP 3: At the top of your backswing, the club should be (ideally) parallel to the ground, if you can get it there. Do NOT force yourself to get into this position.

STEP 4: As your club comes back down, 80% of your weight should be transferred. Begin to straighten your left arm (right-handers) as you continue to swing through. Practice this key move.

STEP 5: Your club is again parallel to the ground as you aim to maintain a straight line of target to hit the ball.

STEP 6: At the finish, hit the ball and your torso should be facing the target.



LORITZ "SCOOTER" CLARK
, assistant golf course operations manager with the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, helps you step-by-step with one of the most commonly neglected areas of an amateur golfers’ game: posture.

Read his helpful tips to get in the proper position for a great round of golf.
(...read more in the Winter/Jan. 2007 issue.)

ADDIE COBB , our talented golf trainer and a contributing editor, in Valdosta, Georgia, is hands on with each of her students. This issue, she helps you practice your putting with tips for high and low handicappers. Follow her detailed instruction drills and see how you can improve your roll and keeping your ball on line.


Addie's Tip: When putting, your tempo should be smooth. Do not hit or jab, but stroke your putts.
(...read more in the Fall 2006 issue.)



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It's A Matter of Balance
With Randy Moore



Hooters Tour Player,
Kevin Hall Takes You Inside:

"Kevin's World "



Robin Aikens, LPGA
On-Course Training Steps






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