Jim Beatty, CEO of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures and founder of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum, has announced that the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) has become a sponsor of EXPO 2027.
The EXPO is a series of community and educational events designed to inform and educate communities of color about the recreational, competitive and business opportunities in the $102B golf Industry.
BCGCA president Andre Springs of Livingstone College, an HBCU located in Salisbury, NC stated that the organization is pleased to support the EXPO and eager to join the EXPO in informing the community about opportunities in Golf.
EXPO 2027 will be held from Jan 24-28 in Orlando, FL and will present a free golf clinic for youth and adults , the Jim Beatty 2 Person Scramble , the Diversity Roundtable and educational workshops, awards and exhibits.
Donations and Registration for the events can be made at the aaexpo.com. The EXPO is proud to be collocated with the PGA show at the Orange County Convention Center.
About the African American Golf EXPO and Forum
Since its inception in 2021, the EXXPO has directly and indirectly served an estimated 6,000 people in the various cities where it has been held. It economic impact has been estimated at $3 Million. Over 100 companies and organizations have exhibited at the expo during that same timeframe. In 2025 ,the EXPO was held in conjunction with the PGA Show where it is now collocated at the Orange County Convention Center. It is viewed and the premier gathering for people of color and supporters in the golf industry.
About The Black College Golf Coaches Association
The BCGCA is committed to providing support for the student-athlete success both in the classroom and on the course. We award annual scholarships to current collegiate golfers whom express superior academic performance and partner with industry leaders to provide internship opportunities
The BCGCA invest in the coaches that lead minority golf programs across the country. We provide memberships to the Golf Coaches Association of America, and access to seminars
The BCGCA provides financial support to Black college golf programs, assisting in all facets of team operations.