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Diversity in Golf

2019/10/11
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In August, Golden State Warrior basketball player Steph Curry made a donation to Howard University to revive their golf program.  It got us thinking about the history of golf and the legacy of the game.  Who plays? Who takes up the sport and what are the barriers to entry for both professional and novice players of color?

Panelists: Keith McDermott, Director of Development (3 Point Foundation); Sekou Morrison, Co-Producer (Morrison Golf Classic); Marcos Baugh, Founder (Urban Golf Club Corp.); and Traci Parker, Ph.D (UMass Amherst).