Our perspective on how minority-owned businesses can capitalize on significant growth and profit opportunities in the expanding golf market will be outlined in an upcoming article. Herschel Caldwell, Publisher, minoritygolfmag.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Recent findings from the National Golf Foundation (NGF) reveal a remarkable and encouraging trend: the growth rate of people of color participating in golf now outpaces the overall diversity trend in the U.S. population. This milestone reflects decades of gradual progress, systemic change, and the tireless efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to making golf more inclusive. To understand this present-day achievement, it helps to examine the long and… Read More »

After gaining a lot, players of color are at risk of being the biggest losers The golfing world has been in turmoil since the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched LIV Golf in 2022. With its 54-hole format, shotgun starts, and guaranteed millions, LIV disrupted the sport’s traditional ecosystem. As rumors swirl regarding the “now dead” merger negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour, the specter of LIV Golf’s closure looms large. If the breakaway league disbands, a unique cohort of players—particularly those from Latin America and the tour’s lone African American star—faces a precarious professional crossroads. It’s… Read More »

Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concerns about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend. Through a series of formal feedback processes and numerous individual stakeholder meetings, the governing bodies agreed on an across-the-game change in how golf balls are tested via the Overall Distance Standard (ODS).