So where is the next generation of black golfers Tiger Woods was inspiring?

golf is kinda expensive compared to basketball, no matter how great tiger is

Golf takes a lot more practice than Basketball where most player are naturally talented.

Basically basketball is easier to be good at so they choose that.

I figured MJ would have an impact on it too

Black youth doesn't think his shoes are cool.

Go play a cheap course and you'll see plenty of them hacking their way around

1.) Reality is, golf isn't a cheap sport. Most children in the low-income areas can't afford the gear or the lessons, black or white. It's a country club sport.
2.) Golf is still competing against the big three sports, and takes just as much time, if not more to work on. 15 years isn't going to change an entire culture, or even 15% of the peoples preference.
3.) Expect there to be more, at some point in the future.
Most black folks, are just getting into the sport. There is going to be some lag time involved. Golf is a game of knowledge, moreso than the other sports. You have to know the approach, and it's a trial-and-error type deal.
My generation of black folks who are interested/play, early 20's, grew up watching Tiger, but it didn't grow overnight for everyone-it took time. My dad was able to send me to lessons and we played, but I'd say most others parents weren't going/able to spend the money for a set of Taylor Made kids clubs and lessons.

A guy like myself, who is a decent player and can/will be able to afford to get my children lessons, at the earliest age possible, will do so.

I may be wrong, but that's generally how I see it working.

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1.) Reality is, golf isn't a cheap sport. Most children in the low-income areas can't afford the gear or the lessons, black or white. It's a country club sport.
2.) Golf is still competing against the big three sports, and takes just as much time, if not more to work on. 15 years isn't going to change an entire culture, or even 15% of the peoples preference.
3.) Expect there to be more, at some point in the future.
Most black folks, are just getting into the sport. There is going to be some lag time involved. Golf is a game of knowledge, moreso than the other sports. You have to know the approach, and it's a trial-and-error type deal.
My generation of black folks who are interested/play, early 20's, grew up watching Tiger, but it didn't grow overnight for everyone-it took time. My dad was able to send me to lessons and we played, but I'd say most others parents weren't going/able to spend the money for a set of Taylor Made kids clubs and lessons.

A guy like myself, who is a decent player and can/will be able to afford to get my children lessons, at the earliest age possible, will do so.

I may be wrong, but that's generally how I see it working.

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Excellent posts.

All you need to play basketball is a ball and a place to play (and there are plenty of courts). Same for football.

You can't just go out front and hit a golf ball. You need the clubs, you need a golf course, you need a tee time, etc.

Plus there are a lot fewer roster spots out there. Most high schools have a football and basketball team...golf, not so much. There are over 10,000 football players in Division I-A alone.

Why does nobody ask where all the Thai golfers are or is he not inspirational to that half?