Yes, it’s that time of the year. Time to “tune up” your golf swing and to get back to the basics of the game that you have become so in love with. Time to shake off a sedentary winter season–for your northerners–and use this spring sunshine and warmth to prepare to play your best out on the numerous beautiful golf courses around the country.
GET READY TO GOLF
To start, check out our list of Top African American Golf Professionals. There you will discover an expansive listing of experienced, professionally trained coaches who are eager to assist you. On our list you will find male and female trainers, in all age groups, who have a strong history of working with youth, collegiate players, junior tournament players, as well as the recreational players, seasoned golfers and beginners, too.
Left: Jeff Dunovant, PGA
For those who have never played before, or have minimal golf experience, don’t be shy about getting in touch with some of these fantastic coaches. The national trainer list is spread far-and wide, however, if there is not a trainer listed in your area, many of the coaches know of others in their profession who may be able to help you, no matter where you are. So reach out by phone (or email) to them and let’s get you started!
Also, the PGA’s Get Golf Ready program offers a series of lessons in a group setting that focus on basic instruction on chipping, putting and full swing techniques, as well as information on how to navigate the clubhouse and golf course, etiquette and rules of golf.
Golf’s health, social and professional benefits help draw beginners to the game, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It’s a healthy activity that provides for quality, uninterrupted time outdoors – health and fitness experts advocate taking 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of 18 holes or five miles walked.
Left: Robin Aikens, LPGA
Golf and networking go hand-in-hand. It’s a great way to expose your business to other like-minded folks, collect business cards, discuss opportunities, et al. Also, connecting with others through golf provides an outlet to strengthen relationships with friends, family, or colleagues.
In a recent survey from Sports & Leisure Research Group, both men and women executives ranked golf as the most effective networking activity with clients and co-workers, and nearly 60 percent of businessmen and businesswomen have closed deals at the golf course.
So, what are you waiting for? Check out our list of golf trainers here.
Acushnet owns Vokey Design wedges and Scotty Cameron putters, but is less exposed to sales of golf clubs, which are subject to changes in technology and thus purchased less frequently than low-ticket items like golf balls and gloves. (If this 2010 blog post from the New York Times is to be believed, some 300 million golf balls are lost each year in the U.S. alone).
Cheryl McKissack, who has served as chief operating officer since 2013, will assume the role of CEO of the new publishing entity under Clear View, operating out of the magazine’s Chicago office. Kierna Mayo is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Ebony to pursue other opportunities, Gibson said.
He is the new spokesperson of black communities across America, and, people are even calling him the next King of hip-hop. The Compton, California artist is changing the world through his music by speaking on heavy subjects. In his lyrics, Kendrick Lamar mentions topics that most people—and other musical artists— are afraid to speak of today. Topics including the everyday struggle of being black.
Back in 2013, Lamar was also featured on the cover of GQ magazine and was named rapper of the year. On top of all his success, Lamar even attended the BET Soul Train awards and won the nominee for Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year.
