Honestly, I didn't see this one coming. I actually thought someone would do something stupid like this, but I never imagined a publication dedicated to the sport would be the first.
If you haven't seen it yet, I've included the cover of the latest "Golfweek" magazine. Publishers claim they did this to ignite a debate about what was said by Golf Channel reporter Kelly Tilghman. They claim they checked with African-American staffers to make sure they didn't mind. They claim it was all done in good taste.
Let's make this one simple. "Golfweek" did this to increase slumping sales in the magazine market and increase their visibility. They are not doing this for any noble reason, simply to sell magazines.
Of course black staffers wouldn't say anything about it for fear of losing their jobs, so that statement in itself is specious at best. A flat out lie at worst.
PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem is beside himself with anger as the bulletheads from Golfweek light a new fire, fan the flames, add gasoline and every other accelerant they can think of, creating a bonfire you can see from coast to coast.
Check out the Golfweek web site and see whom they list as partners. NBC Sports, the NCAA, and the Wall Street Journal to name a few. All three of those entities should be at the forefront of insuring racism is in no way connected with their names and businesses.
Following what is nothing more than a blatant racist grab for attention, those three reputable organizations should end their association with Golfweek immediately. Those with something more than a divot of intelligence will do the same when it comes to purchasing their publication or visiting the web site. They deserve a loud and deserved rebuke for in essence sending a message to every person of color in America.
Everytime we hear a racist comment, be it accidental or on purpose, the first thing that we think of is an old southern tradition harkening back to a time when blacks were sold and abused like common farm animals. Oh, and would you like to see our review of the latest golf equipment while you're here?
Stunningly stupid. Amazingly insensitive. And a band of really bad liars to boot.
If you haven't seen it yet, I've included the cover of the latest "Golfweek" magazine. Publishers claim they did this to ignite a debate about what was said by Golf Channel reporter Kelly Tilghman. They claim they checked with African-American staffers to make sure they didn't mind. They claim it was all done in good taste.
Let's make this one simple. "Golfweek" did this to increase slumping sales in the magazine market and increase their visibility. They are not doing this for any noble reason, simply to sell magazines.
Of course black staffers wouldn't say anything about it for fear of losing their jobs, so that statement in itself is specious at best. A flat out lie at worst.
PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem is beside himself with anger as the bulletheads from Golfweek light a new fire, fan the flames, add gasoline and every other accelerant they can think of, creating a bonfire you can see from coast to coast.
Check out the Golfweek web site and see whom they list as partners. NBC Sports, the NCAA, and the Wall Street Journal to name a few. All three of those entities should be at the forefront of insuring racism is in no way connected with their names and businesses.
Following what is nothing more than a blatant racist grab for attention, those three reputable organizations should end their association with Golfweek immediately. Those with something more than a divot of intelligence will do the same when it comes to purchasing their publication or visiting the web site. They deserve a loud and deserved rebuke for in essence sending a message to every person of color in America.
Everytime we hear a racist comment, be it accidental or on purpose, the first thing that we think of is an old southern tradition harkening back to a time when blacks were sold and abused like common farm animals. Oh, and would you like to see our review of the latest golf equipment while you're here?
Stunningly stupid. Amazingly insensitive. And a band of really bad liars to boot.
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