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Greetings Reader,
For you to appreciate and understand my real and genuine respect for Arnold Palmer the King of Golf, you should know my background. From there I hope you will gain more insight on how ultimately we,as humans and lovers of golf, have more in common than we realize.
Youngster Howard Bankhead, in 1967 at 11 years old, with his father, Robert (Bubba) Bankhead Sr.
As a teenager growing up in the early 70’s, I always thought, from TV commercials and Arnold Palmer’s associations with the Republican Party, that he was not a friend to black people. But over time I have gained a deeper appreciation and healthier realization of life, politics, and golf.
Because of my father’s interest in golf, and sometimes golf being the only sports on TV, I watched golf. My memory serves me to recall black players Lee Elder and Calvin Peete, and of course other name players such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez and Arnold Palmer. Mind you, it was at the end of Arnold Palmer’s playing era and the emergence of Calvin Peete when I viewed television golf.
After reading Pete McDaniel’s blog about Arnie Palmer, I believe Pete and I share similar experiences regarding other sports heroes back in the day. Back then, most young boys loved baseball, football, and basketball, and catching fireflies in a jar. I know in the old south we only had access to the traditional sports of baseball, football and basketball and a little tennis. I also had a diehard allegiance to Willie (Howard) Mays of the San Francisco Giants, mainly because he is from my home state of Alabama and his middle name is Howard, which happened to be my first name. Back in those days, young aspiring black boys like me would attach ourselves to TV sports stars so we could be like them. Black sports stars and heroes on TV were rare. In the media, black educators, businessmen/women (entrepreneurs), scientists, engineers and medical doctors were as rare as hen’s teeth!
In 2001, when I hit my first golf ball at the age of 44, I was intrigued. As I forayed into the world of golf (as a late bloomer), I began to realize the intrinsic value of golf and was inspired to start my own youth golf program. In addition to my hypersensitivity to the past Jim Crow laws and their effect on society, the lack of access (denial) to learn and experience the game of golf, in contrast to my white peers, really pissed me off. That realization also sparked the urge and interest in making it possible to provide the youth of all colors and gender an opportunity to experience something I did not have growing up in the so-called Bible Belt, the southern region of America.
After I had learned more about playing the game of golf, somehow I acquired the audacity to want to introduce golf to kids. Through a long process, in 2002 I was able to establish the non-profit Tennessee Valley Youth Development Golf Program in Huntsville, AL. As the program expanded and partnered with other youth serving agencies, organizations, and institutions, we began to impact lives—an impact that continues to this day.
One thing that I love doing is exposing youth to things in the world around them. In 2005, Huntsville Municipal Golf Course hosted a Hooters Golf Tournament. This was my first professional golf experience. Since then, I have experienced bigger golf events such as the President’s Cup in Manassas, VA, and the PGA Championship in Tulsa, OK, at the Southern Hills Country Club.
In Huntsville at the Hooters Tournament at the Muni, I had a group of kids stationed between Holes 11 and 12. I made sure the kids understood golf etiquette and what the players were doing as they traversed the course.
As we waited for the next pairing of players to hit their tee ball on Hole 12, a couple approached and asked about the kids with me. I explained my program to them and thanked the lady for acknowledging us. Out of the modest crowd, we were the only people of color at the course.
The lady told us one of the players was her son. She also said that she knew Arnold Palmer and asked if I wanted an autographed picture of him. Of course, I said I would appreciate that and gave her my card.
About a month later, I received a package in the mail. It was this signed picture of the King, Arnold Palmer.
Arnold Palmer autographed gift to Howard Bankhead.
From the efforts of the Tennessee Valley Youth Golf Development to The First Tee of Huntsville to Par Excellence Youth Development Program, over 1,800 youth and their families have been introduced to, experienced and benefited from the wonderful game of golf.
Recently, Huntsville’s Par Excellence Youth Development (PEYD) Program was awarded a grant from The National Alliance for Accessible Golf, Inc. This is a one-year matching grant of $8,700.00.
This grant is for PEYD to provide great opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities and to integrate into the social fabric of their communities while engaging in and building healthy lifestyles.
On one of my First Tee business visits to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, while relaxing in my room, I turned on the television. The first channel on the TV was most likely the Golf Channel, and there was Arnold Palmer practicing his short game. Mr. Palmer had to be at least 75 years old—still working on his short game—and that impressed me.
One last thing about Arnold Palmer that I appreciate is, along with being one of the world’s best golfers, a great businessman, and leading humanitarian, he also was a visionary. It took deep vision and understanding for him to partner with Joseph E. Gibbs and create the Golf Channel and I love the Golf Channel. The Golf Channel, PBS, and C-SPAN are the only reasons I subscribe to satellite/cable television. In my humble opinion, the Golf Channel was the second greatest thing Arnold Palmer did in my lifetime. The greatest thing he did was to send a middle-aged black man whom he did not know a hand written autograph wishing good luck to my youth group.
Rest in peace the King of Golf!
For more information and to support contact Howard Bankhead, 256-604-8172 or email: [email protected]
Howard Bankhead
Executive Director
Tennessee Valley Youth Golf Development
604 Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL 35816 USA
256-604-8172
Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf next week official on Friday by committing to the PGA Tour’s season-opening Safeway Open in Napa, California.
It is the first tournament of the 2016-17 season and Woods’ first event since the 2015 Wyndham Championship, where he tied for 10th more than a year ago. Since then Woods had endured a slow recovery and rehabilitation from two back surgeries in September and again in October of 2015.
The PGA Tour announced the commitment.
On Sept. 7, Woods announced it was his “hope” to return at the Safeway Open, the Turkish Airlines Open next month and the Hero World Challenge, an 18-player tournament his foundation runs in December.
But Woods never formally committed to the Safeway, a procedural move that is required by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the tournament week. Such commitments are not binding — players can withdraw at any time.
When Woods tees off in the first round on Thursday, it will have been 417 days between official tournament rounds. Woods, who was ranked No. 1 in the world for a record 683 weeks, is now 767th. He was 257th following the Wyndham.
“My rehabilitation is to the point where I’m comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do,” Woods said in a statement on Sept. 7. “Whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go. “I’m looking forward to going to California for my foundation event (at Pebble Beach from Sunday-Tuesday) and Safeway. I’m also excited to return to Turkey and Albany (in the Bahamas). It could be a fun fall. It was difficult missing tournaments that are important to me, but this time I was smart about my recovery and didn’t rush it.”
Read more at ESPN.com
Global Golf Institute (GGI) hosted its 2016 National Black Golf & Jazz Pioneers Tournament & Achievement Awards (NBG&JPT&AA) over two days, April 5-6, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The 5th annual fundraiser for GGI recognized golf and music icons who are propelling minority communities forward. Glennon Bazzle, Founder, Project Director for GGI and the NBG&JMAA is a Hurricane Katrina survivor and now resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
Champions Tour Pro golfer Jim Thorpe humors participants while teaching the golf clinic
Activities were held at the Ashe Cultural Arts Institute and the Joe Bartholomew Sr. Municipal Golf Course where Champions Tour golfer Jim Thorpe was on hand throughout and lead a jovial golf clinic for attendees. Thorpe was also presented a Certificate of Appreciation by Mitchell J. Landrieu, Mayor, City of New Orleans.
Golf Honorees
Golf honorees included James Beatty (NCS International), Debert Cook (African American Golfer’s Digest), Dr. Michael Cooper (Golf Advocate), Thomas Frank (caddy), Arthur “Ducky” Gilbert (Golf Professional), Selina Johnson (Hollywood Golf Institute), Gladys Lee (Roaring Lambs Junior Golf Academy), Otis Windham (Heart2Heart Community Outreach) and the late Victor J. Vavasseur (Athletic Director).
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Congratulations to all of the honorees and to the “King of Swing” Glennon Bazzle for bringing together a once in a lifetime group of legends in jazz and golf. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2017!
Brad Jordan, known to the music world as Scarface, is more than a rap legend. He’s a golf enthusiast.
Callaway takes an in-depth, docu-style look at his efforts to improve his game through custom fitting, club technology and an intense desire to improve.
Golf Lives is an unprecedented immersion into the Callaway brand through the eyes of an American rap legend. Brad Jordan’s (aka Scarface) career in music spans three decades, throughout which he’s collaborated with Tupac, Jay Z, Nas and influenced every great modern MC. At Callaway, we also know him as a passionate golfer who, when not in the studio or on the road, works on his game daily.
On September 30th, WOGC was honored as Champions of Change for advancing equity for marginalized girls, including girls of color, through extracurricular and after-school enrichment programs. 10 other organizations were also honored that day.
The Women of Color Golf (WOCG) and Girls On the Green Tee (GOTGT) were selected by The White House as A Champion of Change for Extracurricular Enrichment for Marginalized Girls. As part of the Champions of Change program, the White House recognizes everyday Americans who are making positive changes in their communities.
Clemmie Perry (center) in Washington, DC for a Champion of Change panel discussion to brainstorm on ways to positively impact communities.
The mission of WOCG s to encourage and promote minorities and women of color in all generations (youth, millennial, college prep and adults), to learn the benefits of golf and participate in recreational golf activities, provide organized golf clinics, educational webinars, social activities & networking opportunities by utilizing technology and social media for engagement.
The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. “It’s not really about golf, it’s about changing your life experiences,” Perry said to Bay News 9. For more information on how you can help make a difference with WOCG contact Clemmie Perry, Founder, Women of Color Golf. Telephone (813) 892-0659 or go to womenofcolorgolf.org
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon® the leader in golf course management, development and marketing is proud to announce the launch of the 2017 Troon Card program – offering greens fee discounts of up to 50 percent at participating Troon facilities around the world.
2017 Troon Cards are available as TwoSome Cards and FourSome Cards and are offered for specific states and regions of the country. Some state-specific cards also include “bonus states” so Cardholders can tee it up in neighboring states and all Troon Cards offer discounts at Troon’s international locations. And, for those who love to travel, the Troon National Card offers Cardholders preferred rates at all participating Troon facilities, including properties across the continental United States, Hawaii, and international facilities.
TwoSome and FourSome Cardholders and their guests enjoy the best Troon courses at the best rates. Tee times may be booked three days in advance for up to 50 percent off greens fees. For those who’d like to book further in advance, Troon Card’s Best Rate Guarantee allows Cardholders to book any other online rate and receive 15 percent off at check-in.
Troon Cards offer more than just savings on greens fees. Cardholders can improve their golf games through complimentary skills clinics, play more golf with exclusive Troon Card replay rates, celebrate their birthday on the golf course with the new Birthday Round discount, explore the world of Troon with customized experience packages, and treat friends and family to “2 for 1” golf offers.
“Our Troon Card program is entering its 19th year and it just keeps getting better and better,” said Guy Sugden, vice president, corporate sales & marketing, Troon. “In 2017, we’ve added more benefits like the new Birthday Round discount. We can’t thank our Cardholders enough for their continued loyalty and support of Troon facilities around the world. We hope they enjoy the enhanced offerings for 2017 and play even more golf.”
Additional Troon Card benefits include the Troon Card Text Club, which provides instant special offers exclusively to Cardholders, 10 percent off merchandise at participating golf shops and restaurants, monthly Troon Card E-News with additional exclusive Cardholder offers, appreciation events, and the ability to book tee times online at TroonCardTeeTimes.com.
The 2017 Troon Cards are valid November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 with “early bird” discounts available. To view a list of participating courses, read more information about terms and conditions or to purchase a Troon Card online, go to TroonCards.com or visit any participating facility.
The Regiment
There is a new world of men’s shaving products and Schulz & Malley Trading Company is leading the way.
Gentlemen, you know how easily it is to get set into the same old shaving routine, but now there is an excellent solution to keeping your face fresh and clean while benefiting your body at the same time. The Schulz & Malley Trading Company products are purpose built, you will see, smell and feel the difference immediately. The product nicely lubricates the beard, then you simply apply shave cream, shave using your razor of choice, wash your face, moisturize, and repeat daily. You’ll look and feel great, stay sharp, stay savvy.
Here is how it goes:
Start out with the 1 oz Pre-Shave Oil (MSRP: $18.00)
WHAT IT DOES:
This botanical-rich pre-shave oil provides slip and glide for a friction-free, effortless shave. Formulated specifically for use prior to shave cream, Pre-Shave Oil contains a proprietary blend of skin conditioners as well as anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory oils. Softening even the most course beard hair, this addictive scented oil is the perfect prep for a perfectly clean, super close, shave.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Preps Beard. Moisturizes & Softens Hair. Protects Skin. Minimizes Ingrowns. Quells Irritation. Makes a Difference.
HOW IT DOES IT: Jojoba Seed Oil • Meadowfoam Seed Oil • Aloe Vera • Safflower Seed Oil • Vitamins C + E • Grapeseed Oil • Bisabolol (Chamomile Extract)
8 oz Brushless Shave Cream (MSRP $22.00)
WHAT IT DOES: This richly whipped shave cream glides effortlessly onto skin without the use of a brush. Created with a proprietary botanical blend including sea kelp extract, this cream lifts and softens stubborn hair while soothing and protecting skin against stripping and irritation. Used alone or with the Pre-Shave Oil, this Brushless Shave Cream is ideal for a close shave everyday.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Closest Shave. Softens Hair. Protects Skin. Feels Wonderful.
HOW IT DOES IT: Aloe Vera • Passionflower Extract • Sea Kelp Extract • Ginseng Root Extract • Vitamin E • Grapeseed Oil
3.4 oz Post Shave Daily Moisture (MSRP $22.00)
WHAT IT DOES: This lightweight, non-greasy balm calms irritation and rejuvenates freshly shaved skin. Blended with Grape Seed Oil, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, and cooling Menthol, this refreshing formula leaves skin smooth, moist and polished. It’s the ideal way to start everyday.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Soothes Skin. Provides Moisture. Mattifies Skin.
HOW IT DOES IT: Aloe Vera • Vitamin E • Grapeseed Extract • Cooling Menthol • Chamomile Extract • Oat Kernal Extract
6 oz. Cleansing Face Wash (MSRP $18.00)
WHAT IT DOES: This mild multi-tasking formula works both day and night, without stripping or irritating the skin. Salicylic Acid helps unclog pores and minimize ingrowns while Aloe and Echinacea Extracts moisturize and heal tired, overworked skin. Leaves your face soft, smooth and shave worthy.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Clarifies Skin. Unclogs Pores. Minimizes Ingrowns. Soft & Smooth Finish.
HOW IT DOES IT: Aloe Vera • Echinacea Extract • Vitamins B + E • Salicylic Acid (BHA) • Glycolic Acid (AHA)
Save some dough and get “The Regiment” boxed with all 4 products! (MSRP $65.00)
Raleigh, NC, – The PGA Value Guide, the National Standard for Golf Club Values™, today announced a Fall Trade-In Blitz program that will run the entire month of October at valueguide.pga.com.
Thanks to a flood of great golf club technology in the marketplace and strong trade-in values, golfers can access the PGA Value Guide to find the fair market trade-in value for their current clubs and help offset the cost of a new equipment purchase.
As part of the October Fall Trade-In Blitz, golfers visiting the PGA Value Guide will receive an extra 20% on the value of their existing clubs toward the purchase of new clubs. In fact, the PGA Value Guide website offers a convenient online trade-in tool which allows golfers to print a free shipping label, ship their clubs in and receive cash or credit for their trade-ins. Golfers can then visit any one of over 5,000 PGA Professional-staffed facilities in the PGA Trade-In Network where they redeem their cash or credit towards the purchase of new properly-fit golf equipment from the top brands in golf.
“PGA Value Guide is the destination where golfers come to find the value of their existing clubs, as well as past purchases that may be gathering dust in the garage,” said Doug Smith, PGA Value Guide VP – Business Development. “Today’s high performance drivers, fairway woods, irons and putters are generating a great return on investment in-trade. Fall is the perfect time for golfers to trade-in their existing clubs to help offset the cost of new golf club innovations hitting the market.”
Just like determining the resale value of a preowned vehicle, the PGA Value Guide provides a detailed valuation of existing equipment for trade-in. Consumers have a mechanism to make an easy, turn-key new product purchase. Today, the PGA Value Guide features everything from benefits to reviews, product specifications to pricing. It is recognized as THE Source for providing current fair market values for all golf clubs, as well as in-depth research and information on new equipment in the market. For more information on the PGA Value Guide’s Fall Trade-In Blitz, visit valueguide.pga.com.
About Global Value Commerce
Global Value Commerce, Inc. (GVC), founded in 2001, pioneered the creation of customized secondary market solutions for consumer products throughout the retail value chain. With partners ranging from OEMs to retailers, GVC boasts an extensive track-record in developing and managing technology-based platforms, on a global scale, that offer innovative services complemented by state-of-the-art product lifecycle management tools for partners across multiple industries. The Company is the publisher of the PGA Value Guide (PGAVG), a product value guide developed exclusively for the golf industry and in partnership with the PGA of America and Turner Sports. Serving as the National Standard for Golf Club Values™, the PGAVG is used by millions of golfers to research new golf club products, calculate fair trade-in values for their used clubs, and earn cash or credit toward a new or preowned equipment purchase. The Company is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with distribution facilities in Raleigh and Salt Lake City, UT.
allrecipies stackable 4pc saucepan set MSRP: $69.95
Love to cook? But hate fumbling around to find the right size pan or cookware? Well, allrecipies stackable 4pc saucepan set is the answer to your woes. The 4 pieces are ideal for single or family meal cooking and are versatile beyond your wildest dreams. The set is perfect for small kitchens, a great space-saving combination.
The nonstick coating of the set of pans also helps you to eliminate using lots of oils and fats during your food preparation. With this beautiful cookware set, you’ll be able to eliminate ‘oil drenched’ foods and eat healthier.
The small sauté pan set is terrific for everyday use, from scrambling eggs for breakfast to flying small portions of meats for dinner. The saucepans truly come into being exceptionally good, as, they can be used as a double boiler for creating smooth, velvety chocolate or individually used for preparing a meal for two. With the allrecipies stackable 4pc saucepan set small kitchen owners will love using them. No space, no problem, because each piece stacks for easy storage. The nonstick coating makes clean-up is a breeze.
What You Get
2.5 qt sauce pan with lid
2.2 qt double boiler
7-1/4″ fry pan
6 issue (1 year) subscription of Allrecipes (insert with offer included with set)
Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty
2.5 quart sauce pan approx. 14-1/2″H x7-1/4″ x 3-3/4″H x 7-1/4″ Diameter 2.2 quart double boiler approx. 14-1/2″H x7-1/4″ x 4″H x 7-1/4″ Diameter 7-1/4″ fry pan approx. 1-3/4″H x 7-1/4″ Diameter Base thickness approx. 3.3 mm
Material Composition: Aluminum, silicone, stainless steel and glass
Care: Hand wash
Interior Finish Nonstick coating
Exterior Finish: Brushed
Stovetop type: Electric-radiant ring, electric-ceramic/glass top, electric-solid plate, halogen, gas burner
Pots Oven Safe: Yes
Pots Max Safe Temp (°F): 350
Lids Oven Safe: Yes
Lids Max Safe Temp (°F): 350
Microwave Safe: No
On September 20-21, 2016 I participated in the annual Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, hosted by the NCAA on their beautiful campus in Indianapolis. Created in 2012, its purpose is to bring together diversity and inclusion specialists from each major sport, to engage in meaningful dialogue and share best practices to help advance diversity and inclusion throughout the sports industry. There were 150 participants at this year’s symposium.
Approximately 12 major sports organizations were represented, including the NCAA, Major League Baseball, the National Football League, NASCAR, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, the NBA and WNBA. Golf was represented, too, with representation from the USGA, PGA of America, and PGA Tour. We met for two full days, covering important agenda items like diversity training, hiring and retention best practices, corporate social responsibilities, advancing females, social media, supplier diversity, and how best to include the LGBT, physically challenged, and millennial communities. The lineup of presenters was impressive, and the handouts and other support material were very useful.
The highlights from the symposium, for me, was the opportunity to meet and discuss diversity and inclusion with the finest and most passionate advocates in the sports industry, plus learn how other major sports are aligning their inclusion efforts with the changing demographics of America, whose population continues to increase among females and people of color. The leading golf organizations are slowly joining this diversity and inclusion movement, but symposiums like this expose the obvious; and that is golf lags far behind most other major sports organizations in diversity and inclusion initiatives, open and honest dialogue, and providing ample resources for change efforts. One of the most glaring deficiencies in golf is in supplier diversity.
Corey Smith, Senior Director, Supplier Diversity and Strategic Sourcing Diversity and Strategic Alliances for Major League Baseball.
One of the leaders in the Sports Consortium is Corey Smith, Senior Director, Supplier Diversity and Strategic Sourcing Diversity and Strategic Alliances for Major League Baseball. On the final day in Indianapolis, he led a panel discussion on the topic of supplier diversity. The day earlier, during a diversity training session, I was paired with Corey in a dynamic exercise that simply required getting to know someone via face-to-face dialogue. As we exchanged thoughts with one another, I felt his emotions and passion as Corey talked about his upbringing in the heart of New York City. He told me about his father, an entrepreneur and small business owner, who is his lifelong hero and role model.
Corey attributed his passion for diversity and inclusion in sports to the early examples from his father. He’s convinced that doing business with minority groups is good for business. It helps the bottom-line by encouraging larger organizations to check for better pricing, faster and more efficient services. Often times, larger organizations are guilty of doing business with the same friends, and/or the same companies year after year, with little regard to competitive pricing and comparisons. Corey also explained that doing business with minority businesses strengthens local communities, and the economic viability of businesses and families should be important to any community conscious organization. Finally, he credited supplier diversity initiatives with helping to enlarge fan base, for when one becomes a respected business partner it creates brand loyalty, advocacy, and continuous support.
The business of golf continues to slide backward, as evidenced by Nike recently announcing it is discontinuing its club making and sales. Participation from Blacks has declined from 6% in 2003 to 5% in 2010, to 4.4% in 2015. According to a 2015 report, Blacks are only 1% of golf’s workforce. If the leaders in golf are serious about changing its image and true inclusion, it must break away from its good ‘ol boy network mentality, and adopt some of the best practices used by other major sports organizations.
While I am the first to acknowledge that progress is being made, I am also mindful that golf is so woefully behind, that more aggressive and intentional efforts are needed to quicken the pace of diversity and inclusion throughout the game and industry. Otherwise, golf will continue to lag behind other major sports leaders, and more importantly, continue to lag behind the changing demographics in America in terms of females and minority participation.
ABOUT MICHAEL COOPER, PH.D. Dr. Michael W. Cooper is the former Director of Diversity for the World Golf Foundation/The First Tee and past Assistant Dean/Campus Director for Springfield College-Tampa Bay campus. Contact him at [email protected].