Welcome to THE African American Golf Expo and Forum
AUGUST 21 - 24, 2021
ATLANTA ,GA
MARIETTA HILTON HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
presented by GOLF DIGEST
THE INAUGURAL AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM
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PGA Golf Exhibitions Supports Inaugural
African American Golf Expo & Forum, Aug. 21-24, in Atlanta
NORWALK, Conn. (July 21, 2021) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced its support and involvement in the first African American Golf Expo & Forum (AAGEF,Aug. 21-24, at the Marietta Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.), The inaugural event is geared toward supporting and growing interest, careers and opportunities for African Americans and other communities currently underrepresented in the sport. It will feature 20,000 square feet of exhibition space reserved for minority-owned/focused businesses and organizations and a variety of sessions on topics ranging from golf programs at historically black colleges and universities to supplier diversity opportunities.
PGA Golf Exhibitions is also sponsoring a “Share Your Story” video contest for AAGEF exhibiting companies with the winner receiving complimentary exhibit space at the 2022 PGA Show in Orlando, Jan. 25-28. The PGA Show is the industry’s largest global business gathering, attracting nearly 1,000 participating brands and more than 40,000 golf industry professionals, and is a catalyst for building the business of the sport among industry stakeholders. African American Golf Expo & Forum exhibitors are invited to submit a three-minute video sharing their brand story about overcoming challenges to achieve their business goals. Contest submissions open online beginning Aug. 2, 2021, and end on Sept. 3, 2021. Additional contest details are available here. Additionally, all African American Golf Expo & Forum exhibitors will receive a special AAGEF reduced rate to participate in the 2022 PGA Show as a new exhibitor.
“The support from PGA Golf Exhibitions is deeply appreciated and most welcomed. It clearly signals their belief and commitment to increasing diversity in the $84-billion industry of golf for African Americans,” said Jim Beatty, founder of African American Golf Expo & Forum, president of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, executive editor of the African American Golfer’s Digest and chairman of the WE ARE GOLF Diversity Task Force Recreational and Competitive Play Committee. “Their creative and inspiring “Share Your Story” video contest to highlight and assist companies is inspirational. I look forward to working with their team.”
“We are pleased to support the inaugural African American Golf Expo & Forum,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon. “PGA Golf Exhibitions is strongly aligned with the goals of increasing inclusion and diversity in the sport and business of golf. We applaud the expo’s organizers in their efforts and are proud to join industry supporters to help grow involvement by underrepresented communities.”
African American Golf Expo & Forum events are open to new and experienced golfers, industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, media members and golf industry executives with advance registration required at www.aagolfexpo.com. The four-day event includes a juniors and adult newcomers golf clinic on Aug. 21 and a scramble tournament and silent auction on Aug. 22 at City Club Marietta Golf Course. The event moves to the Marietta Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Aug. 23-24, for 20 educational workshops, golf exhibits, hourly prize drawings and special networking events.
The inaugural African American Golf Expo & Forum is presented by Golf Digest, organized by Jim Beatty, of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, LLC, and sponsored by Acushnet, African American Golfer’s Digest, American Junior Golf Association, Cleveland/Srixon, ClubCorp, Georgia State Golfer Association, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Golf Pride, GOLFTEC, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Golf Exhibitions, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Superstore, Titleist and Troon.
Media Contacts:
Sherry Major, PGA Shows Media – smajor@reedexpo.com
Jim Beatty, Jim Beatty Ventures LLC - jim@jimbeattygolfventures.com
EXPO RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 21 -24, 2021
STATEMENT FROM JIM BEATTY, EXPO ORGANIZER
Due to the pandemic and continued increase in COVID-19 cases nationally, the Inaugural African American Golf EXPO and Forum, sponsored by Golf Digest, has been rescheduled from Feb 20-23, 2021 to Aug 21-24, 2021. The Marietta Hilton and Conference Center, just outside Atlanta, will continue as the host location. Golf activities remain on-site, at the City Club Marietta Golf Course.
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing throughout the United States and the rest of the world, the health and safety of everyone involved takes precedence. EXPO organizers are committed to presenting a safe and healthy environment. EXPO organizer, Jim Beatty, President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, stated that the extra time will allow for even greater participation and increased attendee experiences.
All previous registrations will be honored and new registrations can be made at https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here.
Early bird discount hotel registration can be made at the Hilton Marietta
Business owners are encouraged to exhibit their products and services or at the EXPO.
The four-day event is forecasted to attract over a thousand participants, including new and experienced golfers, exhibitors, industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, media members, and golf industry executives.
The EXPO organizers want to thank the sponsors and exhibitors that have shown their support and encourage others to join this historic event.
proceeds to fund community and player development. led by
JIM BEATTY GOLF VENTURES
JIM BEATTY IS THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFERS DIGEST AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WE ARE GOLF RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE PLAY SUBCOMMITTEE. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPING THE FIRST SUPPLIER DIVERSITY CONFERENCE HELD BY THE WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION AND MEETING WITH THE THE BLACK CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS DURING NATIONAL GOLF DAY IN 2019.
AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFERS DIGEST
FOUNDED 15 YEARS AGO BY DEBERT COOK, AAGD IS THE NATION'S LEADING PUBLICATION DEDICATED TO COVERING AND CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND GOLF
80,000 READERS
GOLF MY FUTURE MY GAME
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, CRAIG KIRBY HAS ESTABLISHED ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS IN AMERICA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE,WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. THIS WASHINGTON ,DC BASED ORGANIZATION HAS JOINED FORCES WITH THE PGA OF AMERICA, THE DETROIT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO GOLF
WOMEN OF COLOR GOLF
FOUNDED IN 2014, CLEMMIE PERRY HAS ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN OF COLOR TO LEARN AND PLAY GOLF. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AT THE WHITE HOUSE BY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AS A CHAMPION OF CHANGE. THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE,TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING HAS AWARDED THE PROGRAM THEIR COMMUNITY HERO AWARD. THEIR GIRLS ON THE GREEN IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG GIRLS AND STUDENTS FROM AGES 7 -22 TO PURSUE THE GAME. SHE IS A LEADER IN PROMOTING GOLF TO MILITARY VETERANS
WOMEN OF COLOR GOLF NAMED 2020 "CHARITY OF THE YEAR" BY PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR announced that Women of Color Golf & Girls on the Green Tee, a Tampa-based non-profit beneficiary of the Valspar Championship, has been named the 2020 PGA TOUR Charity Of The Year.
With a mission of promoting and facilitating the inclusion of minority women and girls in the game of golf, Women of Color Golf (WOCG) seeks to create interest and boost participation with organized clinics, recreational events, business networking and mentoring opportunities. Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) is a golf and mentoring program designed by WOCG for 9- to 17-year-old girls.
OAI VISUAL BRANDING
OAI HAS 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDING VISUAL BRANDING TO MAJOR CLIENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS MINORITY OWNED COMPANY IS CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DIVERSITY COUNCIL. OAI IS A LEADER IN UNIQUE AND BRANDED DISPLAYS. MICHAEL COOPER HEADS THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS FOR THIS FIRM.
HE IS ALSO SERVES AS CHAIRMAN OF THE WE ARE GOLF
DIVERSITY TASK FORCE AND IS ON THE BOARD OF THE ADVOCATES TOUR WHOSE MISSION IS TO BRING GREATER DIVERSITY TO THE GAME BY DEVELOPING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES FOR CAREERS IN GOLF
WARREN 360 MEDIA
Warren Nichols says Life is art. The passion to create is not just an option, but is interwoven in our DNA, Art is not simply defined by the finished product, but by the process one pours into the very act of creating. It’s always been important to be a part of creating things, any thing I could call my own; my stamp, my signature, my creation, to step back and say, I created that. It is the ultimate thing that drives us, sharing the self expression of the unending process of living. Creating for us is as natural as breathing.
My passion for the spectrum of photographic processes have been all consuming, it permeates all my creative media development and production work, including my commercial and editorial work.
FANS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE EXPO
JAN BEL JAN
STACEY AND TRACEY TERRELL
STACEY AND TRACEY TERRELL
JAN IS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
CATHY HARBIN,PGA/LPGA
STACEY AND TRACEY TERRELL
CATHY HARBIN,PGA/LPGA
OWNER OF THE PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE IN PARIS,TEXAS
MORE About THE EXPO AND FORUM
EXHIBITS
NEW GOLFERS WELCOME
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
THERE WILL BE 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITS OF THE LATEST AND GREATEST EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND FASHION IN GOLF.
COME AND SEE FIRSTHAND
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS AT SPECIAL PRICES
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
NEW GOLFERS WELCOME
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
20 WORKSHOPS IN 2 DAYS ! COVERING TOPICS RANGING FROM HOW TO SELECT YOUR GOLF CLUBS TO OWNING A GOLF COURSE
THESE 20 WORKSHOPS IN 2 DAYS WILL BE LED BY EXPERTS
YOU WILL LEARN FROM PEOPLE WITH PROVEN EXPERTISE
NEW GOLFERS WELCOME
NEW GOLFERS WELCOME
NEW GOLFERS WELCOME
IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING AND LEARNING THE GAME ,THERE WILL BE WORKSHOPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR GOLF JOURNEY. NEW GOLFERS ARE MOST WELCOME, ENCOURAGED AND RESPECTED
LOOK CLOSELY, THAT IS A YOUNG MICHAEL JACKSON ATTENDING A GOLF CLINIC IN LA
Spotlight on the National Golf Course Owners Association
NGCOA
THE NGCOA WAS THE FIRST ORGANIZATION TO SIGN ON AS A SPONSOR OF THE AA EXPO and Forum.
JAY KAREN , Chief Executive Officer
OF THE NGCOA STATED "IN ORDER TO SEE REAL PROGRESS IN THE GOLF INDUSTRY,INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS NEED TO WALK DOWN MANY PATHS TOGETHER."
SPOTLIGHT ON THE AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
AJGA
STEPHEN A. HAMBLIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, "AJGA is pleased to support the Expo and Forum. The AJGA has been and will continue to be a leader in supporting Diversity and Inclusion in this great game and Industry"
BLACK GIRLS GOLF
EVERY WOMEN WHO REGISTERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE COMPLIMENTARY
1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN BCG.
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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PROUD EXPO TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
GCSAA IS PROUD TO BE THE TOURNAMENT SPONSOR FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM.
GCSAA WILL ALSO HOST A SPECIAL CLINIC ON OUR VERY POPULAR STEM BASED " FIRST GREEN"
GCSAA IS THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE GAME'S MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE
"THE GOLF COURSE"
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FIRST GREEN
FIRST GREEN IS AN INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND STEM (SCIENCE ,TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING AND MATH) EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM USING GOLF COURSES AS LEARNING LABS FOR STUDENTS.
FIRST GREEN IS A PROGRAM OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE OF GOLF (EIFG),THE PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION OF THE GCSAA
THE EXPO SCHEDULE
AUGUST 21 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
AUGUST 21 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
AUGUST 21 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
THIIS DAY IS DEDICATED TO JUNIOR GOLF AND ALL PEOPLE NEW TO THE GAME. THERE WILL BE A JUNIOR'S GOLF CLINIC AND A NEWCOMERS - FIRST TIMERS CLINIC FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO TAKE UP AND LEARN THE GREAT GAME OF GOLF
AUGUST 22 - DAY 2 SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION
AUGUST 21 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
AUGUST 21 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE! THE PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO TWO COMMUNITY GOLF PROGRAMS, THE WOMEN IN GOLF FOUNDATION BASED IN ATLANTA,GA AND THE TED RHODES FOUNDATION BASED IN CHICAGO,IL
AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
ATTEND DAY LONG EXHIBITS AND MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS.
SPECIAL NETWORKING SESSION IN THE EVENING.
THERE WILL BE DRAWINGS EVERY HOUR FOR SPECIAL PRIZES
SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENTS
20 WORKSHOPS IN 2 DAYS
SPEAKERS AND EXPERTS
AUGUST 24 - DAY 4 EXPO AND FORUM
AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
AUGUST 23 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
MORE EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS ALL DAY. THERE WILL BE HOURLY DRAWINGS EVERYDAY FOR FREE PRIZES.
ATTEND DAY LONG EXHIBITS AND MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS.
SPECIAL NETWORKING SESSION IN THE EVENING.
SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENTS
20 WORKSHOPS IN 2 DAYS
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