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  <title>Transforming The Golf Industry to Align With a Changing World - Dr. Michael Cooper / Golf 20/20 Diversity Task Force</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"Golf needs to giddy-up and change right now to keep up with an already changed world". Many people and organizations have talked for years about growing the game by connecting with under-represented groups, but Dr. Michael Cooper in one of a handful of passionate "Linking Agents" empowering existing community leaders with the tools and resources needed to actually make a difference regarding diversity and inclusion in golf.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Michael Cooper's love for golf runs deep, inspired during his youth by the support and encouragement of both his father and the small but passionate Chicago African American golf community. Dr. Cooper shares with us how as the Chairman of The Golf 20/20 Diversity Task Force, he aims to create and support meaningful and inclusive change in the $85 billion/yr golf industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/z48DX1WJ.jpg" alt="Dr. Michael Cooper" title="enter image title here"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive &lt;strong&gt;10% OFF&lt;/strong&gt; your purchase using promo code &lt;strong&gt;MODGOLF&lt;/strong&gt;! &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;amp;utm_campaign=modgolf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;CLICK TO SAVE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;deWiz&lt;/strong&gt; to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;amp;utm_campaign=modgolf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;&lt;img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                            ______________________________________________&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;On this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, Dr. Cooper speaks with host Colin Weston about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• How Golf 20/20 and The World Golf Foundation is working to build diversity and inclusion in the golf. Watch Dr. Cooper's Golf Channel interview to learn more: &lt;a href="http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• His involvement as a Board Member with The National Black Golf Hall of Fame. Learn more about the NBGHF at &lt;a href="http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• Celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of Charlie Sifford, Renee Powell, Calvin Peete and Lee Elder. This African American Golfer’s Digest article covers all four of them nicely: &lt;a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/&lt;/a&gt; and Golf Digest wrote a strong piece on Charlie Sifford and his courageous golf journey: &lt;a href="https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• The power of partnering with existing African American Golf Community Builders to fast track the diversity mandate. The African American Golfer’s Digest &lt;a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/&lt;/a&gt; is a helping bring all these groups and initiatives together.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• Dr. Cooper's work as Tournament Director of The Advocates Pro Tour, which provides the platform for young African American men to play professional golf on a mini tour and connect with the inner city communities where they play. Learn more about the Advocates Pro Tour at: &lt;a href="http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I recently launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! By joining you will get access to exclusive live weekly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Click to join &amp;gt;&amp;gt; &lt;a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://patreon.com/Modgolf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg" alt=""&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Special Guest: Dr. Michael Cooper - Chairman of the GOLF 20/20 Diversity Task Force.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Michael Cooper&#39;s love for golf runs deep, inspired during his youth by the support and encouragement of both his father and the small but passionate Chicago African American golf community. Dr. Cooper shares with us how as the Chairman of The Golf 20/20 Diversity Task Force, he aims to create and support meaningful and inclusive change in the $85 billion/yr golf industry.</p>

<p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/z48DX1WJ.jpg" alt="Dr. Michael Cooper" title="enter image title here"><br>
                                            ______________________________________________</p>

<p>After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive <strong>10% OFF</strong> your purchase using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>! <strong><a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SAVE</a></strong> on <strong>deWiz</strong> to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.<br>
<a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""></a><br>
                                            ______________________________________________<br>
<strong>On this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, Dr. Cooper speaks with host Colin Weston about:</strong></p>

<p>• How Golf 20/20 and The World Golf Foundation is working to build diversity and inclusion in the golf. Watch Dr. Cooper&#39;s Golf Channel interview to learn more: <a href="http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/" rel="nofollow">http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/</a> </p>

<p>• His involvement as a Board Member with The National Black Golf Hall of Fame. Learn more about the NBGHF at <a href="http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/</a></p>

<p>• Celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of Charlie Sifford, Renee Powell, Calvin Peete and Lee Elder. This African American Golfer’s Digest article covers all four of them nicely: <a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/" rel="nofollow">http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/</a> and Golf Digest wrote a strong piece on Charlie Sifford and his courageous golf journey: <a href="https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel" rel="nofollow">https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel</a></p>

<p>• The power of partnering with existing African American Golf Community Builders to fast track the diversity mandate. The African American Golfer’s Digest <a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/</a> is a helping bring all these groups and initiatives together.</p>

<p>• Dr. Cooper&#39;s work as Tournament Director of The Advocates Pro Tour, which provides the platform for young African American men to play professional golf on a mini tour and connect with the inner city communities where they play. Learn more about the Advocates Pro Tour at: <a href="http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/</a> </p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I recently launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! By joining you will get access to exclusive live weekly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<p><a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Michael Cooper - Chairman of the GOLF 20/20 Diversity Task Force.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Michael Cooper&#39;s love for golf runs deep, inspired during his youth by the support and encouragement of both his father and the small but passionate Chicago African American golf community. Dr. Cooper shares with us how as the Chairman of The Golf 20/20 Diversity Task Force, he aims to create and support meaningful and inclusive change in the $85 billion/yr golf industry.</p>

<p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/z48DX1WJ.jpg" alt="Dr. Michael Cooper" title="enter image title here"><br>
                                            ______________________________________________</p>

<p>After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive <strong>10% OFF</strong> your purchase using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>! <strong><a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SAVE</a></strong> on <strong>deWiz</strong> to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.<br>
<a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""></a><br>
                                            ______________________________________________<br>
<strong>On this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, Dr. Cooper speaks with host Colin Weston about:</strong></p>

<p>• How Golf 20/20 and The World Golf Foundation is working to build diversity and inclusion in the golf. Watch Dr. Cooper&#39;s Golf Channel interview to learn more: <a href="http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/" rel="nofollow">http://www.golfchannel.com/video/golf-2020-task-force-aims-diversity-throughout-golf-industry/</a> </p>

<p>• His involvement as a Board Member with The National Black Golf Hall of Fame. Learn more about the NBGHF at <a href="http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com/</a></p>

<p>• Celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of Charlie Sifford, Renee Powell, Calvin Peete and Lee Elder. This African American Golfer’s Digest article covers all four of them nicely: <a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/" rel="nofollow">http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/honoring-golfs-legends-during-black-history-month/</a> and Golf Digest wrote a strong piece on Charlie Sifford and his courageous golf journey: <a href="https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel" rel="nofollow">https://www.golfdigest.com/story/charlie-sifford-mcdaniel</a></p>

<p>• The power of partnering with existing African American Golf Community Builders to fast track the diversity mandate. The African American Golfer’s Digest <a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/</a> is a helping bring all these groups and initiatives together.</p>

<p>• Dr. Cooper&#39;s work as Tournament Director of The Advocates Pro Tour, which provides the platform for young African American men to play professional golf on a mini tour and connect with the inner city communities where they play. Learn more about the Advocates Pro Tour at: <a href="http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.protour.advocatesgolf.org/</a> </p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I recently launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! By joining you will get access to exclusive live weekly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<p><a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Michael Cooper - Chairman of the GOLF 20/20 Diversity Task Force.</p>]]>
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