Welcome to THE African American Golf Expo and Forum
FEB 20 - 23, 2021
ATLANTA ,GA
MARIETTA HILTON HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
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
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.
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MEET JIM BEATTY
MEET DEBERT COOK
MEET DEBERT COOK
Jim is the founder and president of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, a company involves in Golf promotion and management. Jim also serves as the Executive Editor of the African American Golfers Digest where he has authored several articles and commentaries on the golf industry. Additionally Jim serves as Chairman of the We Are Golf Diversity Tas
Jim is the founder and president of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, a company involves in Golf promotion and management. Jim also serves as the Executive Editor of the African American Golfers Digest where he has authored several articles and commentaries on the golf industry. Additionally Jim serves as Chairman of the We Are Golf Diversity Task Force subcommittee on Recreational and Competitive Play whose mission is to increase the number of women and minorities in the game of golf.
Jim has been recognized as one of the top 20 economic development professionals in the Unites States. He has also been recognized as a Golf Pioneer by the Global Golf Institute.
He has served on the board of the NIKE TOUR and HOGAN'S JUNIOR GOLF HEROES now the FIRST TEE of OMAHAi
MEET DEBERT COOK
MEET DEBERT COOK
MEET DEBERT COOK
Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest
President/CEO, Event Planners Plus! NA Inc.
Headquarters: New York City
Ms. Cook is a media expert and launched the African American Golfer’s Digest as a nationally distributed print publication in March 2003 focusing on news, information, and activities in the ‘soulful’ world of golf. Headquarte
Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest
President/CEO, Event Planners Plus! NA Inc.
Headquarters: New York City
Ms. Cook is a media expert and launched the African American Golfer’s Digest as a nationally distributed print publication in March 2003 focusing on news, information, and activities in the ‘soulful’ world of golf. Headquartered in Manhattan in New York City’s Financial District, the magazine has been PGA of America Diverse Supplier since January 2009.
Ms. Cook is the first black woman to wholly own a Black-focused golf magazine in the U.S.A. and, prides herself in providing balanced editorial that showcases in print and digital formats the individual and collective efforts of Black Americans playing and enjoying both leisure and competitive golf; the sport of a lifetime.
MEET CRAIG KIRBY
MEET DEBERT COOK
MEET CLEMMIE PERRY
Craig Kirby is changing the faces of golf one swing at a time. Kirby, founder of “Golf. My Future. My Game,” is on a mission to introduce more Black teens to the game of golf.
Kirby started the nonprofit golf foundation in Washington, D.C., in 2014 to expose the predominantly white sport to Black kids for fun and career opportunities.
Crai
Craig Kirby is changing the faces of golf one swing at a time. Kirby, founder of “Golf. My Future. My Game,” is on a mission to introduce more Black teens to the game of golf.
Kirby started the nonprofit golf foundation in Washington, D.C., in 2014 to expose the predominantly white sport to Black kids for fun and career opportunities.
Craig Kirby is one of the nation’s premiere political operatives. With over two decades of hands on political experience, he has created successful issue advocacy and electoral strategies for candidates at all levels of government. He presently serves as Managing Director of Savannah LLC. and is the founder of the non-profit organization, Golf. My Future. My Game
MEET CLEMMIE PERRY
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
MEET CLEMMIE PERRY
Clemmie Perry started playing golf in 2013 and is turning her passion into a national movement to make a difference in the lives of women & girls through the sport of golf. In 2014, she started Women of Color Golf (WOCG), and Girls On the Green Tee (GOTG-T), which are programs designed to increase & facilitate minority participation in th
Clemmie Perry started playing golf in 2013 and is turning her passion into a national movement to make a difference in the lives of women & girls through the sport of golf. In 2014, she started Women of Color Golf (WOCG), and Girls On the Green Tee (GOTG-T), which are programs designed to increase & facilitate minority participation in the sport of golf for women and girls. In three short years, they have introduced over 350 minority women & girls to the basic fundamentals of golf in the Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida Bay area & Washington, D.C.
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
Michael Cooper is the Diversity & Inclusion Officer for OAI, a print design and visual branding company, and Adjunct Faculty member at Springfield College, Tampa Bay campus. Dr. Cooper served over 30 years in the golf industry, including Director of Diversity for the World Golf Foundation, and Southeast Regional Director with The First T
Michael Cooper is the Diversity & Inclusion Officer for OAI, a print design and visual branding company, and Adjunct Faculty member at Springfield College, Tampa Bay campus. Dr. Cooper served over 30 years in the golf industry, including Director of Diversity for the World Golf Foundation, and Southeast Regional Director with The First Tee. He is the Chairman of the We Are Golf Diversity Task Force. He serves on the board of directors for the National Black Golf Hall of Fame and
the Advocates Pro Golf Association.
MEET WARREN NICHOLS
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
MEET DR. MICHAEL COOPER
Warren Nichols is an accomplished photographer having taken thousands of images over the years. Warren covered the PGA Championship held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis in 2018.
During that event,Warren took over 10,000 images!
Despite his busy professional schedule, he also finds the time to lead a Junior's golf development program
Warren Nichols is an accomplished photographer having taken thousands of images over the years. Warren covered the PGA Championship held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis in 2018.
During that event,Warren took over 10,000 images!
Despite his busy professional schedule, he also finds the time to lead a Junior's golf development program in St.Louis for underprivileged children . He has successfully developed media plans for the St Louis Department of Health .
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
SPONSOR & eXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
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THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING GATHERING WHERE NEW SALES OPPORTUNITIES WILL ABOUND WITH THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDING
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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 NOT WELCOME BUT 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"
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITORS
BOOTH SPACE IS AVAILABLE
5 X 10 - $2,500
10 X 10 - $4,000
10 X 15 - $6,000
10 X 20 - $10,000
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SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITORS
PRESENTING - $50,000
SUPPORTING - $25,000
VIP BRAND - $15,000
TOURNAMENT - $5,000
GOODY BAG - $2,500
REGISTRATION - $2,500
BREAKOUT SESSION -$1,500
JUNIORS CLINIC - $1,000
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THE EXPO SCHEDULE
FEB. 20 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
FEB. 20 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
FEB. 20 - 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
FEB. 21 - DAY 2 SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION
FEB. 20 - DAY 1 JUNIORS CLINIC AND NEWCOMERS CLINIC
FEB. 20 - 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
FEB. 22 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
FEB. 22 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
FEB. 22 - 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
FEB. 23 - DAY 4 EXPO AND FORUM
FEB. 22 - DAY 3 EXPO AND FORUM
FEB. 22 - 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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