Golf Griot Is A Oral History Project Of All Access Golf

Kelley Pierre interviews Golf Hall Of Famer. James Black, to learn about the power of the mind in golf and in life. In this conversation, a lot of wisdom is given that can be converted to real life and the game of golf.

Jimmie James, the Golf Griot, sits down and talks to us about his upbringing, how he started playing golf, and playing the top 100 golf courses in a year. He shares the stories of the people he met, reconnected with, as well as his pick of the hardest courses. His experience shows us why golf is more than just a game

As the founder of the John Shippen Youth Golf Academy, Thurman Simmons has made it his mission to correct the history of John Shippen. Shippen was America's first African American professional golfer, and despite facing immense difficulties and prejudice, he went on to become create history. Simmons is proud to be carrying on Shippen's legacy and is working to ensure that future generations know about the incredible achievements of this largely forgotten figure.