THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational Offering Exemptions for Black Golfers The THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational presented by Rocket Mortgage is an event designed to provide opportunities for Black men and women amateur and professional golfers. THE JOHN SHIPPEN Sports Business Summit will also return for its second year to address the lack of representation in business and leadership roles in golf and across professional sports for people of color. The events are named after John Shippen, Jr, who was both the first American-born golf professional and the country’s first Black golf professional. Jason Langwell, Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic said, “Building on the impact of the event’s inaugural year, THE JOHN SHIPPEN is introducing additional professional exemption opportunities that expand to new markets – creating more yearround exposure and Black representation in golf. The Intersport and Rocket Mortgage teams are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and we partner with organizations committed to making a difference with their mission. This is why we’re particularly proud to be announcing Michigan Golf Journal
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