Advocates Pro Tour Presents... "CONVERSATION WITH A LEGEND" Featuring Former LA Laker Great, JERRY WEST

    LOS ANGELES, CA, June 16, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Advocates Pro Tour (APT) is a non-profit 501(c)3 Organization aimed at bringing greater diversity to the game of golf by developing African Americans and other minorities for careers in golf.

Today, APT announces the second installment of its incredibly successful "Conversation with a Legend" series that will take place Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9:30am to 11am at Buffalo Wild Wings in Baldwin Hills. The event will be moderated by ESPN sports anchor Michael Eaves and feature the legendary Jerry West.

"Conversation with a Legend" is a 4-part series that features in-depth interviews with legendary sports figures who also have a passion for golf; event proceeds go to help fund the various APT programs. Covering how they got their start, obstacles they have faced, successes and much more, these conversations are intended to give a complete look at the "road to success," as it is rarely a straight shot or an easy journey.

The second installment will feature legendary Los Angeles Laker Jerry West. Nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" for his ability to make big plays in clutch situations and "The Logo" because his silhouette was incorporated into the official NBA logo, Jerry West not only had an extremely successful career, but has remained an integral part of the sport for decades inspiring thousands of children in the process.

In addition to "Conversation with a Legend," APT strives to expand their focus beyond the links. At each tour stop, the APT conducts various workshops, including personal branding and career development to name a few. They are also establishing a program inviting golf industry organizations/businesses to attend APT Career Day Events that informs players of business opportunities and possible employment.

Complimentary brunch and venue location, Buffalo Wild Wings, will be provided by Advocates Pro Tour Board Member, Edward Barnett. Golf hats for attendees to be provided by Roderick McDaniel, founder of gbelts, a Southern California-based apparel company geared toward the active, style-conscious person. Complimentary APT logo'd pullovers will be provided by TaylorMade Golf.

About Advocates Pro Tour:
The Advocates Pro Tour started in 2010 as a way to bring greater diversity to the game of golf by developing African Americans and other minorities for careers in golf. Thus far APT has sponsored 12 events in its first four years, with over $200,000 in prize money. Continuing to develop the program, 2015 brings a schedule of 5 events with over $100,000 in prize money (The first event was held March 14-15 in Tampa, Florida. Remaining events will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, Pensacola, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana and Los Angeles, California.) and the goal of expanding the program to include 10 events by 2018.

For further information, please visit:

Advocates Pro Tour: www.protour.advocatesgolf.org
Buffalo Wild Wings, Baldwin Hills: www.lawildwings.com
gbelts: www.gbelts.com
Nestle: www.nestle.com
TaylorMade: www.taylormadegolf.com

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