Wendell J. Haskins
Entrepreneur, Founder & President
Wendell J. Haskins founded Original Tee, Inc. in 1999
after over a decade of experience as an entertainment industry executive. His
entrepreneurial drive combined with his passion for golf inspired the Original
Tee brand designed to promote the lifestyle of the worldly golf enthusiast. Mr.
Haskins has developed a following as an expert on the contributions of diverse
audiences in the sport of golf. He has made it his mission to expose and
nurture diverse participation in the game and business of golf.
Original Tee, Inc. includes the Original Tee Clothing
Brand and the now successful Original Tee Golf Classic which donates a portion
of its proceeds to the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association. The Original Tee
Golf Classic has received support from highly respected companies including
American Express, Reuters, Mercedes-Benz, Pepsi, Diageo, and Titleist. Mr.
Haskins’ creative mind, love for the game of golf, event promotion experience
and legacy of style come together in the Original Tee concept designed to
revolutionize the industry and the aspirational lifestyle of generations to
come.
Mr. Haskins has appeared on numerous panels and been a
featured speaker on the topic of diversity in golf and also speaks to audiences
about the variety of opportunities available through the golf industry. He
firmly believes that the youth are the future of golf and has been committed to
increasing African American participation in the sport. Leveraging his vast
network of relationships with business professionals and celebrities, Mr.
Haskins allows the youth to be exposed to relatable role models who are avid
golfers.
Mr. Haskins has established strategic partnerships with
The PGA, ESPN, Golf Digest and The New York Times to gain greater visibility
for the contributions of African Americans in the sport. Mr. Haskins has
planned to develop a series of national and international golf events that
celebrate the rich diversity of the game of golf. His dream is to take the
spirit of the Original Tee Golf Classic around the world and bring people of
every walk of life together on the links.
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