African American Golfer’s Digest Launches
AAGD-TV With The AAGD Golf Report
New York, NY, January 11, 2011—The African American Golfer’s Digest, the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid black golfers announces the launch of AAGD-TV, its online version for providing breaking news and information to a strongly growing Internet-based society.
“African Americans are becoming heavy users of the Internet and surfing the web in growing numbers, never, ever seen before,” said Debert Cook, publisher of the African American Golfer’s Digest. According to Ms. Cook, “For this particular reason, along with the fact that golf is the fastest growing sport among African Americans, our publication rolls out AAGD-TV as a provision for servicing our Internet savvy market base with golf news that relates particularly to our audience.”
It’s first episode is “The African American Golf Report,” produced and hosted by Gary Anthony Ramsay, an award winning anchor and television journalist with more than 20 years of television and radio experience. The AA Golf Report feature profiles new comers Joseph Bramlett (PGA) and Shasta Averyhardt (LPGA), two rising African American players who received the Tour status cards earlier this year. The Report also comments on the 2010 scandle of Tiger Woods and his professional life lows. Stephen L. Reed also is mentioned for his success as a rising golfer.
The publication counts it an honor to be able to share the AAGD Golf Report online for web visitors to enjoy and plans to continue rolling out new episodes every 8-12 weeks.
To view the first episode of the AAGD Golf Report visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8oA3Xqjmzs
For more information, contact Debert Cook at (212) 571-6559, ext. 11
ABOUT:
The African American Golfer’s Digest is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier in the United States and launched in March 2003. It is the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid black golfers. It is headquartered in New York City’s financial district and is a 100% minority-owned, woman-owned publication and operated business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic. The massive editorial appeal of the African American Golfer’s Digest derives from its grass roots approach, sophisticated readership and partnerships generated with more than 250 top, Black-focused 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. Its editorial content focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the “soulful” world of golf including travel destinations, golf course reviews, product and equipment reviews and youth/teen and professional golfer profiles. The publication hosts several of its own signature events annually: Bayou Golf Tournament (July, New Orleans, La.), Diversity Pavilion at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention (January, Orlando, Fla.), Outstanding Leaders in Golf Awards (January, Orlando, Fla.); Friends & Family Golf Cruise (February/Mexico) and Augusta GolfFEST (Augusta, Ga., April). Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available for the print edition, online at its website and its programs and events. The magazine’s memberships include the United States’ Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation (NGF), International Network of Golf (ING) and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. To learn more visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com.
