Meet one of golf's leading diversity and inclusion advocates

Bo Van Pelt | Apr 1, 2021

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 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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Published Apr 1, 2021

BO VAN PELT

PGA Tour pro Bo Van Pelt was born in Richmond, Ind., and resides in Tulsa, Okla. He has six professional victories worldwide and has been a PGA Tour member since 2004. He started the First Tee chapter in his hometown and has been a dedicated supporter of Habitat of Humanity for 13 years. Van Pelt also has donated three homes to families in need. He, along with his longtime friend Farrell Evans, co-hosts the podcast “Both Sides of the Ball,” which airs on the Morning Read Podcast Network. Twitter: @bovanpeltBoth Sides of the Ball: @boandfarrell