The Sapphire Golf Tour is emerging as a transformative platform in women’s professional golf, addressing one of the sport’s most persistent equity gaps — the lack of Black women competing…
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AFRIYEA Golf Academy Training Report Sets a New Standard for Youth Development in Africa
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe AFRIYEA Golf Academy End of Holiday Golf Training Program (December 1, 2025 – January 30, 2026) stands as a powerful example of how structured, data-driven youth sports development can…
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Deadline Approaching For African American Golf EXPO & Forum 2027 Special Exhibitor Promotion
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe African American Golf EXPO & Forum continues to expand its national footprint as it prepares for its 2027 event, set for January 26–29, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. The EXPO…
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March 2026 marks our 23rd year of publishing African American Golfer’s Digest, and I am both grateful and proud of how far we have come. What began as a vision to…
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Don Rea Jr. Ousted from PGA Tour Board Following Ryder Cup Controversy
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPGA of America President Don Rea Jr. has been removed from his seat on the PGA Tour’s policy boards and reassigned to focus on “member-first priorities” for the remainder of…
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Rhythm & Roots Brings Black History Month Celebration to Historic Shady Rest
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn celebration of Black History Month, Preserve Shady Rest, Inc. will present Rhythm & Roots, an evening of live music, dinner, and dancing on Saturday, February 28, from 6:30 p.m.…
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Tiger Woods hasn’t ruled out a return to the 2026 Masters Tournament despite ongoing recovery challenges, leaving fans hopeful ahead of golf’s first major of the year. Speaking at The…
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRev. Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights leader, political activist, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. According to family members, he passed away peacefully…
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Golf Is Our Sport is a children’s book designed to introduce young readers to the game of golf while celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of Black pioneers in the sport. Written…
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How to Secure Tickets for the 2026 Masters With Pricing and Full Schedule Details
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 2026 edition of the Masters Tournament will take place April 6–12 at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. As golf’s first major championship of the season,…
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Star-Studded Lineup Set as Tiger Woods’ Genesis Invitational Returns to Riviera
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe field has been confirmed for the 2026 Genesis Invitational, one of the PGA Tour’s most high-profile events outside of the majors. The tournament, hosted annually by Tiger Woods at…
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From the U.S. to the Motherland, 10 African Countries Made for Golf-Focused Retirement
by AAGD Staffby AAGD Staff1. South Africa (especially Western Cape and Gauteng) South Africa is one of the continent’s top destinations for retiring golfers because the country has numerous world-class golf courses, such as…
