FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEE OFF NATIONAL BLACK GOLF MONTH
ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF TRAIL
Play and Support African American Owned,
Operated & Managed Courses in Time for the 2014 Golf Season
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 11, 2014 – With the onset of golfers awakening from the long winter freeze and in conjunction with April as National Black Golf Month the debut of playing the African American Golf Trail is proudly announced.
The African American Golf Trail is comprised of 8 African American owned, operated and/or managed golf courses spread across the U.S. The Trail’s concept, presented by the African American Golfer’s Digest, the nation’s leading publication of avid black golfers, is designed to build golfer camaraderie while growing rounds played at the courses. A thrilling aspect of the Trail is the Trail CHALLENGE which is also announced and gives golfers a goal to shoot for in both playing and supporting the courses.
To drive excitement, golfers are invited to play the African American Golf Trail CHALLENGE, playing on their own schedule at least one round at each of the 8 courses over the period of 16 months (Jan. 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Golfers who are interested in participating in the CHALLENGE are asked to book their own tee times with the courses, then, submit copies of their 8 scorecards, all at one time, to the African American Golfer’s Digest. In return, golfers will earn a beautiful “Certificate of Play” that they can display for years to come in their home or office.
“If someone has already played on one of these magnificent courses, this year, they already have a head start on the CHALLENGE! I’ve checked in with each of the courses on our list and the owners and managers are excited to learn about the Trail CHALLENGE. They are ready for a record-breaking season and looking forward to providing all of their golfing guests with the very best in first-class hospitality,” says Debert Cook, publisher of the 11-year-old quarterly magazine that plans to hold an annual Trail Classic at one of the courses later this year.
Announcing this remarkable list of golf courses and the special playing CHALLENGE is something that has been in the works for more than a year by the publication. Now, as golfers pull out their gear, and begin playing rounds with friends and at tournaments, this is a great opportunity to include a visit to one, or all, of these great golf courses on the list.
Courses on the List for the
African American Golf Trail include:
- Bull Creek Golf & Country Club Louisburg, NC
- Clearview Golf Course
East Canton, OH - College Park Golf
College Park, GA - Freeway Golf Course
Sicklerville, NJ - Innisbrook Golf Course
Palm Harbor, FL - Langston Golf Course
Washington, D.C., a Department
of Interior/ National Park Service facility - Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis
Atlanta, GA - Woodridge Golf Club
Mineral Wells, WV
“We’re proud and excited to be a part of this Trail and I hope that people will take advantage of this, because it’s great. Last year was not a very good year for our course, but we are getting off to a good start now, and looking forward to meeting visitors,” says Grace Davis, manager at College Park Golf in College Park, GA. The well maintained greens at the 9-hole course are prefect for youth, ladies, executives and those with limited time for play. For travelers, the course is just 5-6 minutes from the Atlanta airport.
“I’ve played several courses on this Trail and the signature line-up experience is sure to please golfers of all levels,” says Jim Beatty, a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the African American Golfer’s Digest. “As president of my own firm, NCS International (Omaha, NE), when spending precious time away from the office, it is important for me to enjoy myself while also doing something healthy and supportive for the golfing community. We all need each other and the African American Golf Trail CHALLENGE is a great way to show support.”
To participate in the CHALLENGE golfers only need to grab their calendars and telephones to begin making tee-time arrangements at the various courses. The Trail is also great for planning a concierge-style couples’ retreat, group outing, girlfriends, or guy-friends get-away across these 8 fabulous destinations.
For more information on the African American Golf Trail or the CHALLENGE, please visit https://africanamericangolfersdigest.com/AfAmGolfCourses.html
MEDIA CONTACT:
Debert Cook, CMP
Tel: (212) 571-6559
Email: debertcook@aol.com
About The African American Golfer’s Digest:
The African American Golfer’s Digest launched in March 2003 and is located in the financial district of New York City. It is 100% minority-owned and operated and is a woman-owned business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic. Its massive editorial appeal comes from a ‘grass roots’ approach and partnerships generated with more than 300 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 with editorial that focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the ‘soulful’ world of golf, travel features, destinations reviews, course, equipment and product news along with individual profiles. Signature annual travel programs include domestic and international hosted golf excursions to destinations that have included Ghana, West Africa, Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and more. Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available in the print edition and online along with customized product sampling, exhibiting and a variety of consumer incentives. A consistent social media presence for the publication is at Facebook and Twitter. The publication is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier and is registered with the National Minority Supplier Development Council with memberships that include the National Minority Business Council, United States Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation, International Network of Golf (ING), and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. To learn more about the publication visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com
