New York, NY, August 1, 2010—The African American Golfer’s Digest, the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid black golfers and AABoomers.com, an online website serving African American Baby Boomers, are excited to announce the designation of April 2011 as the inauguration of National Black Golf Month. National Black Golf Month plans to present programs and events centered on learning the game while growing participation in golf on a national scale for families and individuals.
“National Black Golf Month is an effort designed to attract more African Americans to the game of golf and to garner greater awareness of the sport and its health and career benefits to minorities and our communities,” said Debert Cook, publisher of the African American Golfer’s Digest. According to Ms. Cook, “There are currently several distinct months dedicated to recognizing and honoring African American efforts and achievements: February is Black History Month; June is Black Music Month, July is Black Family Month. Now, in April 2011 we will define a month that celebrates and encourages African Americans and their families to become active participants in golf and its $70 billion dollar industry.”
The well-known mantra in the sports industry: ‘A family that plays together-stays together,’ rings true, as the African American Golfer’s Digest and AA.Boomers.com launch this creative and collaborative effort with plans to provide free activities, education, instruction and interaction for all people interested and/or curious about the game.
“We are so excited about partnering with the African American Golfers Digest to create this venue to acknowledge African Americans’ growing interest and participation in Golf,” said Lois-Ann Clark, publisher of AABoomers.com. “According to the National Golf Foundation, there are 2.3 million African American golfers, whereby a significant number of are Baby Boomers.”
National Black Golf Month will focus on aligning cities, corporate and individual partners to host clinics, orientations, tournaments, workshops, speaking programs, networking events and other activities for men, women, youth and families. Golf courses and venues across the country are being sought to assist with the massive effort to provide hourly to day-long and weekend programs that center around golf. PGA/LPGA professionals, golf clubs, organizations and individuals who are interested in being a part of the National Black Golf Month initiative for your community or to host events in your city or neighborhood are asked to contact Debert Cook, CMP at (212) 571-6559, ext. 11, email: publisher@AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com or Lois-Ann Clark at 770-879-9954, email: publisher@AABoomers.com
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
ABOUT:
AABoomers.com is an on-line magazine for and about African American Baby Boomers, those born between 1946-1964. Established in February 2008, AAboomers.com features 12 pages of interesting and informative content for its demographic of 9.1 million, which has the spending power of $200 billion. It is an African American woman-owned business and is located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as one of the top African American websites by BlackDoctor,org,, AABoomers.com is the only magazine of its kind, devoted solely to the interests and concerns of African American baby boomers, who are often overlooked by mainstream baby boomer publications. Published monthly, the webzine posts new articles weekly. in the areas of arts & culture, book reviews, careers, entrepreneurship, finance, health & wellness, politics, lifestyles, travel, transitions, as well as topic of the day, and “Did You Know” pages. The site has featured articles on serious topics such as Alzheimer’s disease and HIV/AIDS to less serious articles such as cyber-dating and anti-aging tips. In the fall of 2009, the site features a series of moving articles about Thomalind Polite, of South Carolina, the direct descendant of a young girl who was captured in Sierra Leone, and enslaved in the United States, who was feted by the government of Sierra Leone. Businesses interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities, and writers interested in submitting articles should email publisher@aaboomers.com. For more please visit www.aaboomers.com.
