It's folks like amateur golfer Ashley Jones, that made me want to do this podcast! Ashley has been playing this game for 25 years and she's what I would call, a true "avid golf fan".

Ashley has been coaching a girl's golf team and she's on her way to becoming a certified PGA professional instructor.

It was a pleasure to speak with and learn about her journal and love for the game.

• Been Playing for 25 years
• Avid golfer
• Assistant girls golf coach
• Aspiring golf instructor
• From Little Rock, Arkansas - living in Chicago

[02:22] Who is Ashley Jones?

[04:20] Ashley speaks about several golf programs that she is currently working with as a volunteer.

[04:44] Hear Ashley talk about her introduction to the game of golf and the gentleman that was responsible for making that introduction and teaching her the game.

[06:13] What made her fall in love with the game and playing Jr. golf in Arkansas.

[08:24] Ashley shares what it was like to attended the Ryder Cup.

[10:30] We discuss Ashley getting into coaching and her love for the First Tee of Chicago and going on to attend the Earl Wood's Golf Academy.

[18:20] Ashley talks about what it was like playing TPC Scottsdale and her dream course she wants to play.

[22:08] Ashley let's me know that she has recently been hired as a full time golf instructor with Golf Tec.

[27:29] Find out what the strongest part of Ashley's game is.

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This is my conversation with Jamie Taylor, the CEO and founder of the "Black Golf Directory", a directory to find African American golf professionals, amateurs, juniors, and businesses. It's also the number one African American Golf Resource.

Jamie has spent the majority of her life, playing or working in the game of golf. And she and I discuss the journey that the game has taken her on, the impact she's making on, not only black golf, but the golfing industry as a whole.

• Been Playing for over 30 years
• LPGA Certified Golf Professional
• CEO & Founder Black Golf Directory - The #1 African American Golf resource
• CEO & FOUNDER, JT MOBILE TRAINING - A mobile training program for companies seeking diverse customers
• Lives in Florida

[01:56] Who is Jamie Taylor?

[02:31] Jamie talks about the grassroot organization that really got her hooked on the game "Greater Cleveland Junior Golf Scholarship Fund"

[05:02] Hear Jamie discuss about becoming the first female golf pro at Cleveland Metroparks. And getting certified with the LPGA.

[09:59] This is the point where Jamie shares, what it was like being the only black golfer, in the entire conference that her college played.

[13:50] Jamie and I start talking about her game and the best score she's ever posted.

[17:47] Learn about the "Black Golf Directory". What it is, Whom its for and why she started it.

[28:20] Jamie shared information about her other company, "JT Mobile Training", A mobile training program that teaches how to attract and retain diverse customers.

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Make sure you tune in for the next episode, where I'll be speaking with Jessica Maceira, a weekend golfer who started playing in 2020 and has become hooked big time to the game.

I had the pleasure of speak with the CEO of Bucka Fogey Sports, LLC, DR. Al Quarles. Bucka Fogey makes some really nice, quality golf apparel: hats, polos, pullovers and tees. Based out of the Abington, Pa. Bucka Fogey is really building a following.

During our conversation, Al and I spoke about his introduction to the sport of golf and where he would like to see black folks role in the sport taken to. And how the love for the game, has caused him to not only start a golf apparel company, but to fully submerge himself in the sport.

• Husband & Father of 3
• 9 Handicap
• School Administrator
• Published Author
• CEO Bucka Fogey Sports, LLC
• President & Founder: Bogey Boys Golf Club
• Business Affiliate Program Manager: Black Golf Alliance

[01:51] Who is Al Quarles?

[03:44] Al talks about his book series "Burning Sands"

[07:44] We talk about the Black Golf Alliance

[14:54] Hear how Al got his start in the game

[21:36] This is where Al talks about shooting his lowest round

[23:52] Learn about Bucka Fogey

[26:45] Al explains what the Bogey Boys Golf Club is all about

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Make sure you tune in for the next episode, where I'll be joined by LPGA Professional and CEO/founder of the "Black Golf Directory", Mrs. Jamie Taylor.

Welcome to OutDaTrap! The podcast that’s all about black folks and the game of golf! Tune in every Monday, as I talk with black folks from all walks of life who are passionate about this crazy game. Hear stories from the weekend golfer to the dreamers and innovators of black owned golf companies and everyone in between.

My name is Anthony McNeil, golf junkie and your host! If you haven’t done so by now, follow us on your favorite podcast platform, because I promise you, you won’t want to miss a single episode!