In "Tina Makes Golf Her Thing" video series, a
PGA of America Golf Professional teaches a Latina beginner
the game
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ON HUDSON, N.Y., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin Biz Today (Latin Business
Today, LLC) and the PGA of America have collaborated on "Tina
Makes Golf Her Thing," a twist on #MakeGolfYourThing, the
collaborative industrywide movement working to expand inclusion
across the sport.
The five-part video series—available
here—demonstrates how easy it is for a beginner
golfer to learn the fundamentals and enjoy the game. The beginner
is Tina Trevino, Latin Biz Today VP,
Partner, Director of Community Relations. Her coach is PGA of
America Golf Professional Jim McCann, Director of Golf at Spook
Rock Golf Course in Suffern, New
York, and a member of the Metropolitan PGA
Section.
Learning the game from a PGA of America Golf Professional
means the instruction is conducted at the highest level. While
McCann coaches Trevino, he continues to manage the day-to-day
business of Spook Rock Golf Course, where he's served as Director
of Golf since 2018.
Latin Biz Today, PGA of America and the
Metropolitan PGA Section are proud to kick off the first of
five episodes this week. New episodes start today and drop on three
successive Wednesdays with the final wrap up in
September.
"I didn't grow up knowing any females or Latinos who played
golf," Trevino said. "I didn't think it was something I would
enjoy, but Jim's personality and experience made it all incredibly
inviting and not at all intimidating. Golf is the perfect
sport to meet and enjoy fellow golfers in an outdoor environment.
It's also a sport where I can continually challenge myself to
improve and feel good about my progress. I'm fortunate to be taught
by Jim, a PGA of America Professional, and learning the correct way
means I'll enjoy the game for business and pleasure for many years
to come."
"I enjoyed teaching Tina the fundamentals of the game," McCann
said. "Spook Rock golf course is located within a diverse
community and this campaign will continue to help me and other
PGA of America Golf Professionals across the country introduce the
Latino business community to golf. I'm glad Latin Biz Today and the
PGA of America are partnering on this program and I'm fortunate to
be part of it."
Latino business community
According to a report released in September 2023 by the Stanford Latino
Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI), the U.S. is currently home to
more than 62.5 million Latinos, representing 19% of the U.S.
population. With an economic output of $2.8
trillion, there are approximately 5 million Latino-owned
businesses across the U.S., generating more than $800 billion in annual revenue.
In 2023, there were 6.1 million People of Color on-course
golfers, according to the National Golf Foundation. People of color
now represent 23 percent of all "green grass" golfers – a new high
mark in racial and ethnic representativeness. The more than 30,000
PGA of America Golf Professionals are at the forefront of the golf
industry introducing, coaching and operating the vastly-growing
golf industry.
Find "Tina Makes Golf Her Thing" here.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of
the world's largest sports organizations, composed of more than
30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are
expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to
drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA
of America owns and operates numerous championships and events,
including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder
Cup, one of the world's foremost sporting events. For more
information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Latin Biz Today
Latin Biz Today (Latin
Business Today, LLC) has been a trusted advisor and authoritative
resource for the Latino business community over the last ten
years…Our mission was inspired by "Coach" Dr. Les
Fernandez and his legacy of mentorship and success. Much more
than a content site, Latin Biz Today is a multi-platform media
brand that informs, inspires, mentors, and empowers
Latino professionals to achieve success while staying true to their
roots.
"Latin Biz Today, your most important resource to drive business
success & enhance work, life & culture."
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