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November 08, 2006 - NEW YORK, NY (November 6, 2006)—Visitors to the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention next year will have the chance to experience the event with the African American Golfer’s Digest, a national, quarterly publication who has signed up again. This year, the magazine will present its “Diversity Pavilion” in 500 sq. ft. of exhibit space to showcase and accommodate the growing participation of companies who are either minority-owned, minority-operated, or specialize in reaching the minority golf marketplace.
The African American Golfer’s Digest has been participating with the Show for the last two years, and the link-up has been such a success until the publication, has extended and expanded the arrangement for 2007. The Diversity Pavilion in located in the Products and Services section of the exhibit floor, at booth # 5290. It will be host to merchants and golf trade professionals throughout the three-day Show. At the booth there will be writers conducting interviews, authors doing book signings, and representatives distributing copies of the four-year-old, glossy lifestyle publication that features editorial, golf tips, travel guides and profiles on the latest news, information and activities in the “soulful” world of golf.
Each day there will be a special element to the show booth to capture the excitement and atmosphere of the most comprehensive golf show in the U.S. Special events planned include a special appearance by PGA golfer Calvin Peete on Saturday, January 27 from 12 noon-4:00 p.m. Peete will be at the booth to sign autographs and take photos with guests. On Monday, January 29 the African American Golfer’s Digest will host its inaugural 18-hole golf tournament at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® resort on the Magnolia course with tee times beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by an awards cocktail reception.
Publisher, Debert Cook says, “I am delighted to continue to grow the magazine by participating in the Show this upcoming year, and the response to our presence from Show management is exciting. Our “Diversity Pavilion” provides a huge amount of visibility for minority golf merchants and golf professionals, who are looking to grow their golf businesses, network and connect with each other from across the nation and across the world. These three days of activity will help both the PGA Show and our magazine to build upon our past successes and enable participants to actually become part of the growth, as well.”
Merchants who participate with the “Diversity Pavilion” receive a number of year-round marketing and advertising benefits through the African American Golfer’s Digest including travel and lodging discounts, sales lead generation, and an opportunity to participate in the onsite press conference. This year, the press conference topic will focus on “Golf: Linking Cultures & Dollars.” The conference will again be lead by Malachi Knowles, Chairman of the Editorial Advisory Board and Edward Wanambwa, Senior Editor.
In 2006 special guests to visit the American Golfer’s Digest booth included, Lee Elder (Senior Tour), Renee Powell (PGA/LPGA), Julius Richardson (USGTF), Vern Burns (mini-tour player), Charles Calhoun (Golf Channel’s Big Break), Earnie Ellison (PGA Foundation), Jeff Donovant (National Black Golf Hall of Fame), Bill Hopson (Disney Sports & Golf), Burl Bowens (Golf Coach, Hampton University), LaJean Gould (Women In Golf Foundation) and a host of others.
For further information on the African American Golfer’s Digest or to participate with the “Diversity Pavilion” please visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com or call (212) 571-6559, ext. 11.
About The African American Golfer’s Digest: The African American Golfer's Digest launched in March 2003 and is located in the financial district of New York City. It is 100% minority-owned and operated and is a woman-owned business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic.
Its massive editorial appeal comes from a ‘grass roots’ approach and partnerships are generated with more than 250 top, black-focused golf tournaments and events annually around the country. The 40-page, full color, quarterly enjoys a circulation of 20,000 and reaches 80,000 readers nationwide with editorial that focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the 'soulful' world of golf, features on travel destinations, course& equipment reviews, profiles and product analysis. Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available in the print edition and online at www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com along with customized sampling programs and consumer incentives.
The publication is registered with the National Minority Supplier Development Council with memberships that include the United States Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation, International Network of Golf (ING), and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association.
To learn more about the publication visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com
