Abstract
The article provides a report on the successful acquisition of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) golf management university program by the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES). The PGA’s accredited program is housed at 20 universities with UMES being the first predominantly Black college to offer the coveted program. The article provides interview excerpts on the process undertaken by UMES. The article also identifies initiatives by programs and associations to increase minority golf participation.
Highlights
A serious golf conversation today would not be complete without the mention of Tiger Woods
UMES provides an excellent example of how the program was implemented at a historically and predominantly Black college
Many institutions undergo an application process of more than 1 year. This short time frame underscores the notion that support of the university president and the state of Maryland was crucial in the program development process at UMES
Summary
A serious golf conversation today would not be complete without the mention of Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods has emerged as one of the most recognized professional athletes of all time This is no small feat as the game of golf has not always been synonymous with members of minority populations. It is no wonder that, during the early days of golf as an organized American professional sport, minority groups such as African Americans and females were systematically excluded or denied active and direct participation. This was because of the fact that the game of golf is a club-driven sport. Other American professional sports such as baseball, basketball, and football enforced selective participation restrictions, limiting minority participation during the early years of inception
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