Jim Beatty, President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures and Founder of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum announces Maulana Dotch, General Manager of the Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston ,Texas as a keynote speaker.
Ms. Dotch is one a very few female African American general managers of a golf course in America. She is a graduate of Bethune Cookman College where she was on the golf team.
Beatty stated, “Maulana is one of the most respected people in the golf industry. She has consistently demonstrated her leadership throughout her brilliant career. She serves as an inspiration to everyone on what can be accomplished in the golf industry.”
Maulana will share her remarkable and inspirational story with the attendees at the EXPO. She will share her journey which will serve to motivate other to pursue careers in the $102 Billion Golf industry. She will also discuss the nonprofit she founded, “Journey Through 18,” which is focused on providing girls and young women with access to golf.
Maulana Dotch is a highly experienced golf professional and the dedicated general manager of Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. With a deep passion for the game, Maulana oversees all aspects of golf operations at this vibrant public course, leading a team of 50 employees to provide exceptional experiences for golfers of all levels.
About Maulana Dotch
Before her role at Hermann Park, Maulana served as the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Crest Golf Course, in Dallas, Texas. She continues to serve as a member of the National PGA Works Committee.
Maulana honed her skills as a competitive golfer, representing Bethune-Cookman University on the Women’s golf team. Her collegiate athletic experience instilled in her a strong work ethic, resilience, and a commitment to excellence that continues to drive her success in the golf industry.
Adding to her impressive career, Maulana is the visionary founder of Journey Through 18, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing girls with access to golf. Through this initiative, Maulana aims to empower young women by offering them opportunities to learn the game and utilize acquired skills for personal growth. Journey Through 18 is making significant strides in fostering inclusivity and diversity within the Houston community while contributing to the overall growth of the sport.
As a respected leader in both the golf industry and the nonprofit sector, Maulana continues to inspire and empower individuals to discover the joy and benefits of golf, creating a brighter future for the sport and its participants.
The expo will be held August 24 -27 in Palm Beach Florida. The exhibits are open free of charge to the public. Register now at www.aagolfexpo.co
ABOUT THE EXPO
The mission of this event is to make African Americans aware of the jobs, careers, and business opportunities in this $102 Billion industry. I have attached a breakdown of the industry for your use. African Americans represent less than 3% of the industry.
History: The EXPO started in 2021 and has been held in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC and Louisville, KY. Over 1500 people have attended with an economic impact approaching $2M. The EXPO Founder and Organizer is Jim Beatty Golf Ventures.
The EXPO 2024 dates are Saturday, August 24 -Tuesday, August 27, in Palm Beach, Fl at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Website: www.aagolfexpo.com, Information is updated daily
Cost: $99 to attend exhibits, nightly networking sessions and the Tuesday awards luncheon. Free for those wanting to go to the Exhibits only. Adults 18 and over. Everyone must register. Non golfers are welcome There will be over 50 exhibitors.
Sponsors: Golf Digest, American Junior Golf Association, PGA of America, The African American Golfer’s Digest, The PGA Tour Superstore, Sweet Home Alabama, The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Golf Pride , The American Golf Industry Coalition, PGA Tour Superstore, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Palm Beach County Business Development Board, NCS International, National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers, Golf My Future My Game, National Golf Player Development Foundation, Dunlop Sports Americas, Fore Golf Collections and More.
