PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. —
Palm Beach County is the home for this year’s African American Golf Expo and Forum.
Its goal is to introduce and motivate African Americans to get involved in the sport and the industry overall.
“There are 25.6 million golfers in America classified as recreational golfers, of which 5% are African American and Black. Well, we think there’s room for that to double, possibly triple, but people have to become familiar with the game,” Jim Beatty, CEO of the African American Golf Expo and Forum, said.
Beatty created the expo and forum to be a gateway into the sport for Black people.
“This is a $102 billion industry, and we want African Americans to understand there are jobs in the industry. You do not have to be a golfer to have a job in the industry,” Beatty said.
The expo features keynote speeches from industry leaders, workshops, and vendors who represent different areas of the sport – all hoping to pique the interest of at least one new person. The Expo will be held August 24-27, at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott in Palm Beach County, Florida. For more information visit https://aagolfexpo.com
