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.)

You’ll have a lot of fun checking out this fellow golfer. And surprising, he’s a cousin of Today Show weatherman, Al Roker

Renny is on a mission to provide top quality lessons and playing time for kids, ages 10-17, at upscale resorts and golf courses. His Miramar, Florida-based organization has teams in over 30 cities. Discover how his program helps kids with their studies and fosters a professional attitude while they learn the rules and business of golf

More importantly, Teens on the Green works to insure that all members earn a scholarship to the college of their choice stemming from their commitment to the education and experience they received while participating in the program on and off the course. (…read more in the Summer 2003 issue.)

Dr. George Thomas understands why “It’s never too late.” According to Dr. Thomas, president of the Learning Academy which carries his name. Though his job was too consuming for him to take up golf, immediately upon his retirement from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1994, Thomas, now 74, started taking lessons.He’s cut his handicap down to an amazing 12. Thomas’ academy just hosted its 13th annual golf tournament in Silver Spring, MD, that benefits its tutoring and mentoring program for students of Montgomery County, the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy.

It was an interview with Tiger Woods and being asked what he expected to do for the next fifty years, that pointed Jerome toward golf. Woods’ response was, “Play golf.” That’s when Jerome bought his son, Jairus, (then 18-months-old) a plastic golf club and started taking him to the public golf course to watch adults play the game,

Last year, Jairus, now seven, placed second in his home state of Maryland, fifth in Virginia, and took first place in Delaware and Pennsylvania. This qualified him to go to the world championships in North Carolina. He also discovered that his fourth cousin, a slave in the 1800, was a caddy and was inducted into the Caddy Hall of Fame. (…read more in the Summer 2007 issue.)

For 91 years, The PGA of America has made it a mission to promote the game of golf and elevate the role of the professional. On May 17th the Association took a new step forward to

enrich the lives of the nation’s Wounded Warriors. The PGA of America/Disabled Sports USA Military Golf Program laid the foundation for what officials believe is a new chapter in connecting golf with those who have served this country and paid a major sacrifice.

As part of the Association’s initiative, it has joined the America Supports You team, a Department of Defense program that highlights and recognizes citizens’ support for members of the U.S. Armed Services and their families.
(…read more in the Summer 2007 issue.)

Steve has established himself as one of the nations best Long Drive Champions. His top 10 finish in the 2007 ReMax Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nevada, only reinforces his skill and talents.

This Clearwater, Florida, resident is certainly headed for more wins and we predict that Steve will have a good season in 2008. (…read more in the Winter/January 2008 issue.)