Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association Seeks To Expand Nationally

On Monday mornings at office coffee stations around the world, millions of people -- women in particular -- find themselves incapable of participating in conversations when golf enthusiasts fervently recount their respective weekend golfing escapades. Birdies, chips, putts, fairways, woods, irons: what's all that about? Starting with the basics, Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association, Inc. (BJLGA) ensures that its membership is well versed in the game of golf, and having lots of fun while learning and competing. From the game's history to its jargon; from game rules to course etiquette; even addressing course fashion, BJLGA covers it all. The New York City-based organization's founder and CEO Rasheena Wilson is establishing Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association chapters nationwide.

"Each week, my office receives a growing number of inquiries from ladies asking how they can locate recreational and social golf activities in their cities and towns across the country," said African American Golfer's Digest publisher Debert Cook. "Still others seek to learn how they can become involved on the business side of the game to work in the golf industry in sales and marketing."

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