Networking and Hispanic Golf Tournaments

• The Latino Open is an Orlando fundraiser golf tournament organized by advocacy group Latino Leadership. The purpose of the fundraiser is to engourage Hispanics in the growing professional and enterpreneurial class to network.
  Personally, when I hear the word "network," my eye twitches. (Speaking of which, I will be attending the Billboard Conference in a few days and this event is considered networking heaven-hell for me). But more on this later...

• A 2003 survey showed that 17 percent of whites tee off, compared to 14 percent of Asians, 7 percent of blacks and just 5 percent of Hispanics.

According to this article by HispanicBusiness.com, too many Hispanics have lost out on networking opportunities because they are unfamiliar with the game of golf -- not the most popular recreational outlet in any minority community.


Photo courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel.

Nancy Sharifi, left, and Patricia Urban leaving the Dubsdread Golf Course in Orlando.