Leonard Jones knows the golf scene better than most people you’ll probably ever meet. He’s played pro, worked with youth, founded the Minority Golf Foundation, held a Tiger Woods clinic and still manages and teaches at two golf venues in Dallas, Texas. How
Jay McNair was one of the few Blacks who got an opportunity to participate on “The Big Break,” The Golf Channel’s hit reality TV show that captured America’s attention.
McNair found himself in the living rooms and homes of many who never knew he and his exceptional golf skill existed. (Read more in the Summer 2005 issue.)
The Fairplay Foundation held its annual Celebrity Open and it has become the hottest ticket in town during June, when they hosted the “Kids Night Out” at Six Flags in New Olreans. Chairman, Dale Brock was ecstatic with the success of the event that attracted over 155 youngsters out for an evening of enjoyment and festivities. (Read more in the Summer 2005 issue.)
The Urban Chamber of Commerce President,Hanna Brown along with Golf Chair, Edgar “Tee” Taylorand Ann Gregory’s daughter, JoAnn Gregory-Overstreet filled the course with excitement at Siverstone GC during their 6th Annual Las Vegas Tournament.Legendary golfer, Lee Elder was also on hand as 52 scholarships were awarded to deservinf youth. (Read more in the Summer 2005 issue.)
(L-R): Dennis Cone,
PCA President with
Walter “Cricket” Pritchett
Walter “Cricket” Pritchett was honored with induction into the Professional Caddie Association (PCA) Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame in January 2007.
Pritchett’s longtime caddie buddy, Alfred “Rabbit” Dyer, nominated him for the award.
Pritchett, now 63 years old, started caddying when he was 10 years old in Houston, Texas. Walter, who grew up without a father, was able to provide most of the family’s income by caddying after school and on weekends. (…read more in the Spring 2007 issue.)
This meticulous duo serves the community far and wide while providing access to high quality golf activities on demand
Find out how partners Jandi Smith Turner (left) and Debby Stroman(right) keep focused on their non-profit firm that offers a full spectrum of sports marketing services..
( Read the Summer 2005 issue.)
On May 17, 2007 The First Tee of Washington, DC, held its annual “For The Kids” golf classic with special invited guest and golf legend, icon Calvin Peete in attendance. Peete greeted guests and demonstrated his skills to the youth during the day that attracted dozens of youngsters from throughout the area.
Calvin Peete (center). with Jimmy Garvin(r), President, Langston Legacy Golf Course and Certified Instructor, John H. Coleman, USGTF, (l) helped the youth to enjoy the day by providing tips and instruction. (…read more in the Summer 2007 issue.)
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Scholarship Tournament winners were are all smiles after their team effort on May 22, 2004 at the Links on Madison Green, Royal Palm Beach. Fl. (…read more in the Fall 04 issue.)
Atlanta Chapter of 100 Black Men raised more than $150,000 in proceeds during their annual golf classic at the Golf Club of Georgia. The fundraiser benefits “Project Success”, a youth initiative aimed at helping participants develop academic, leadership and life skills. (…read more in the Summer 2005 issue)
Paula PearsonTucker is on the right track towards qualifying to play for the LPGA Tour and make a name for herself in golf.
The life that she leads is proof of her determination to overcome all odds while helping others who are less fortunate in her communit
(Read more in the Spring 2005 edition.)
PGA Pro, Scott Kennedy is an instructor of Golf Management at Southwestern Wisconsin Technical College is lucky to be flanked by hisGolden Knights Youth Porgram memebers.The two-day academy is held in Milwaukee and sponsored by the Grace Feelowship Church. The program provide students and parents with the rules of golf and evening session on careers and educational opportunities. (Read more in the Summer 2005 issue.)
Glenn Pratt owns the Minority Professional Golf Development Association and says, “African Americans watch white golfers play on TV, but they don’t compete against them.”
Pratt says this was what he was told by his family and community when he was growing up in Nassau, Bahamas. By age 20, he was Bahamas Nation Golf Champion and left to go to thUS to compete in professional golf. So, he grabbed his favorite golf gear, stuffed $400 into his pocket and left home to play the mini-tour circuit in the United States.
Today, the 41-year-old golfer is Founder and President of the Minority Professional Golf Development Association (MPGDA) and he is on a mission to help others compete at the professional level (…read more in the January 2004 issue)