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Meet one of golf's leading diversity and inclusion advocates

A Detroit native, Sommer Woods is the tournament lead for The John Shippen, a golf event in late June that will give the best African-American amateurs and pros an opportunity to qualify for the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. With hosts Bo Van Pelt and Farrell Evans, Woods…

A Detroit native, Sommer Woods is the tournament lead for The John Shippen, a golf event in late June that will give the best African-American amateurs and pros an opportunity to qualify for the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. With hosts Bo Van Pelt and Farrell Evans, Woods explains the challenges and opportunities of diversity and inclusion in golf. She brings an exuberance to the game that listeners should enjoy.

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