US EditionOrganizations, Companies Partnering to Introduce Black Students in Detroit to Golf
- In Detroit, coaches and community groups are partnering in 2025 to introduce golf to Black high school students, where about 50 of 14,000 play on school teams.
- This effort follows recognition that golf remains uncommon among Black youth partly due to costly equipment and Detroit's median income of $39,500, below the state average.
- Programs like First Tee of Greater Detroit serve over 700 children annually and received about $800,000 from the Rocket Classic, an annual PGA event in the city that has donated nearly $10 million.
- Jesse Hawkins, a coach at Renaissance High, highlighted that introducing golf to Black youth in Detroit remains a significant hurdle, while Carl Bentley from First Tee emphasized that although golf draws them in, the program focuses on imparting important life skills during their participation.
- These efforts indicate a steady increase in golf interest among Detroit youth, though supporters emphasize the need to address funding shortfalls to match the competitive level of suburban schools known for their well-established golf teams.
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The Oakland Press
RoyalOakTribune.comMore youth learning game through Bank of America’s ‘Golf With Us’ program
Calling all golfers. Got a child that could be the next Tiger Woods or Nelly Korda? Bank of America’s Golf With Us program gives children who cannot afford access to a course the opportunity to get on one and develop their skills. However, Saturday is the last day to register. Bank of America’s ‘Golf With Us’ initiative provides kids ages 6-18 with affordable access to golf, confidence-building experiences, golf clinics and more. This Saturday i…
The Quad-City Times
Organizations, companies partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf
As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams. But when it comes to playing, the high school junior only has his eyes set on golf.
Detroit attempts to make golf more accessible to the Black community
In the American city Detroit, golf was for a long time not recognised as a sport in many communities. Now, programmes are trying to bring young students, and in particular Black students, closer to golf.
Associated Press News
Organizations and companies are partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf
As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams. But when it comes to playing, the high school junior only has his eyes set on golf.
Bank of American Empowers Urban Youth - Free Press of Jacksonville
Bank of America’s free ‘Golf with Us Clinic’ for youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida teaches students the fundamentals of golf. The programs kick-off was held at the Jacksonville Beach Golf Club. Students showed up with smiles to receive their volunteer shirt and mingle with their peers, pro golfers and BOA executives. The Golf with Us Clinic demonstrates Bank of America’s (BofA) commitment to introducing the next generation t…
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