OutDaTrap Anthony McNeil
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OutDaTrap is 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!
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I Think I Hit That Ball With My Eyes Closed - Deborah Davis
Deborah Davis, is a former professional tennis player and business from Antigua, who took up the game of golf, later on in her life.
Despite the late start, Deborah knew golf is what she wanted to do at the highest level, so she closed down her business in Antigua and moved to the United States, where she would eventually play on the PGA Futures Tour.
In this episode, Deborah shares how she got started in the game, talks about her, custom leather making business "Glover and Wyre" and more.
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Mentioned In The Episode:Ashton Hills Golf Course
10400 Bypass Rd, Covington, GA 30014
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I Still Don't Know What Triggered Me - Khary Mitchell
Khary Mitchell, one of the admins of the Black Golfers Association, Facebook group, joins me on this episode, to share his golf journey as part of the,"50 Black Golf Stories" series.
Khary describes his introduction to golf, saying that as a kid, while watched Calvin Pete on TV with their father and uncles. Khary was asked if he wanted to join his father and uncles for a round, but his initial reaction was that he didn't like the way the players were "beating up the earth".
However, He eventually took up the game and has since become a "golf diehard", coaching others and building a community for black golfers.
Follow Khary Mitchell:InstagramBlack Golfers Association - A Facebook group for black golfers to come together as a community.
Mentioned In The Episode:Resource Golf App - Android or ApplePGA Superstore Atlanta - Connect with Khary for coaching
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From Drugs & Gangs to Fairways & Entrepreneurship - No Bogeeys
Cedric Drayer, the CEO and founder of No Bogeeys Collection, discusses his journey from growing up in gangs and selling drugs, to becoming a pioneer in the golf industry.
He shares how he overcame tragedy and adversity to become successful, and how he is working to open doors for other inner city youth and entrepreneurs.
Cedric shares a funny story about a time when he had to save a stroke and ended up slipping and falling.
When asked about his favorite player in the game of golf, he says it is himself because he knows his capabilities and won't give up easily.
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Mentioned In The Episode:Country View Gulf Club - 240 W Belt Line Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146Prairie Lakes Golf Course - 3202 SE 14th St, Grand Prairie, TX 75052Waterchase Golf Club - 8951 Creek Run Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120Riverside Golf Club - 3000 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050Irving Golf Club - 2000 E Shady Grove Rd, Irving, TX 75060Woodbridge Golf Club - 7400 Country Club Dr, Wylie, TX 75098Cedar Crest Golf Course - 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203Hermann Park Golf Course - 2155 S MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030The Trails of Frisco Golf Club - 10411 Teel Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034Frisco Lakes Golf Club - 7170 Anthem Dr, Frisco, TX 75036Coyote Ridge Golf Club - 1640 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010Clubfinders Golf - 601 W Plano Pkwy #137, Plano, TX 75075
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Not All Heroes Are on the PGA Tour - Natalie Holland
Natalie Holland is from Bessemer, Alabama and is currently an executive assistant in the film and entertainment industry.
She has been playing golf since she was ten years old. She was introduced to the game by her father and she went on to play college golf. She is now a coach with Black Girls Golf.
Natalie talks about her introduction to golf, discussing how her father bought a pitching net and would hit balls in their backyard in Alabama.
She describes how, at the age of 10, she decided to try golf herself and found that she loved the game. The speaker talks about her current handicap and her goals for the future. She also discusses her work with Black Girls Golf in Atlanta.
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Mentioned In The Episode:Black Girls Gold of Atlanta: A global network of like-minded women who want to learn, practice, and play golf.
Bobby Jones Golf Course
2205 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
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From High School to Pro - Evin Jenkins
Evin Jenkins is a professional golfer who grew up in Tampa, Florida. He began playing golf at a young age and eventually turned pro after high school.
Evin discusses his introduction to golf, explaining that he first learned to play when he was eight years old. However, he stopped playing for a few years when he became a speed skater and ice skater.
He eventually started playing golf again in high school and began to improve his skills. The speaker talks about how golf has been instrumental in his life and how it has taught him valuable lessons.
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Mentioned In The Episode:Innisbrook Golf Course
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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One Shot and I was Obsessed - Herbert Josey
In 2000, while in the Navy, Herbert Josey hit a shot during a golf tournament that caused him to become obsessed with the game.
He continued to play and his handicap is now down to 7.1. He has shot in the high 70s to low 80s consistently.
In April of this year, he shot a 74. His best shot was a hole in one that he didn't even know had gone in until he got to the green.
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Mentioned In The Episode:Little Creek - Eagle Haven Golf
1500 Hewitt Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23459
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