32 min

Inspiring Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion in Golf, Highlighting 5 Key Areas of Commitment: Governance, Education, Workforce, Procurement, and Community Golf Sustainability | Environmental Solutions to Keep the Game of Golf Sustainable for Future Golfers

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Aiming to reflect the diverse demographics of America in both participants and workforce of the golf industry is Sandy Cross, the Chief People Officer at the PGA of America. Sandy and host John explore groundbreaking programs like PGA Works, aimed at diversifying the golf industry workforce, and initiatives such as Make Golf Your Career and Make Golf Your Business, fostering diversity in career opportunities and supply chains.
Sandy also shares personal insights, including the transformative power of golf, her inspiration from her parents, and the challenges and triumphs of relocating the PGA of America during the pandemic.
Highlighted Topics Covered
Framework for diversity and inclusion at PGA of America (04:01 - 07:00)
PGA’s internal diversity and inclusion programs (07:01 - 10:00)
Industry-wide initiatives and programs (10:01 - 15:00) 
Resources 
PGA of America
Make Golf Your Thing
First Tee
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PGA of America
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John@GolfSustainability.com
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Aiming to reflect the diverse demographics of America in both participants and workforce of the golf industry is Sandy Cross, the Chief People Officer at the PGA of America. Sandy and host John explore groundbreaking programs like PGA Works, aimed at diversifying the golf industry workforce, and initiatives such as Make Golf Your Career and Make Golf Your Business, fostering diversity in career opportunities and supply chains.
Sandy also shares personal insights, including the transformative power of golf, her inspiration from her parents, and the challenges and triumphs of relocating the PGA of America during the pandemic.
Highlighted Topics Covered
Framework for diversity and inclusion at PGA of America (04:01 - 07:00)
PGA’s internal diversity and inclusion programs (07:01 - 10:00)
Industry-wide initiatives and programs (10:01 - 15:00) 
Resources 
PGA of America
Make Golf Your Thing
First Tee
Connect with Guest, Sandy Cross
LinkedIn
Connect with PGA of America
PGA of America
Connect with Host, John Failla
LinkedIn
John@GolfSustainability.com
Connect with Golf Sustainability
LinkedIn 
Facebook 
Instagram
X (Twitter)
Subscribe to Golf Sustainability
Apple Podcast 
Spotify 
Amazon Music
Thank you for listening to Golf Sustainability. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

32 min