On Monday, June 27, Vernel Bennett, Co-Founder of the United Black Golfers Association, was among golfing royalty when the National Links Trust hosted the second annual Renee Powell Clearview Legacy…
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Inaugural Youth Golf Experience Presented by Las Vegas City Council
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Inaugural Youth Golf Experience, presented by the Las Vegas City Council and Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear, took place on Saturday, June 10 at the Las Vegas Golf Club…
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Inaugural First Tee Leadership Academy Succeeds in Partnership With PGA TOUR Superstore
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLast week in Atlanta, First Tee held its inaugural Leadership Academy in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore. The event had the incredible opportunity to engage 48 amazing kids in a…
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Robert August Custom Made (design your own) golf shoes, made in Spain and Shipped Worldwide
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn the world of mass-produced footwear, Robert Demian Baum has carved a niche for himself with his bespoke shoe company, Robert August. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Baum’s passion for creating…
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TIGER WOODS AND RORY MCILROY’S TGL GOLF LEAGUE ANNOUNCES BOSTON TEAM OWNERSHIP GROUP: FENWAY SPORTS GROUP
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffBOSTON (June 26, 2023): TGL, the new tech-forward, primetime, team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR, has announced the formation…
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PGA REACH and KPMG Team-Up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to Donate $50,000 to PGA Jr. League for the Development of New Opportunity League Teams in New Jersey
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSPRINGFIELD, N.J. (June 24, 2023) – During PGA Jr. League Day at the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, and KPMG…
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Groom Guy, Luxury Wellness Brand Enters Golf With First Barbershop on PGA Tournament Property
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGROOM GUY, LUXURY WELLNESS BRAND BECOMES THE ONLY BLACK-OWNED MEN’S GROOMING BARBERSHOP ON PGA TOURNAMENT PROPERTY Meet Darius Davie, Founder & CEO of Groom Guy, a luxury wellness brand that…
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of golfing legend James Black, who departed this world on Thursday afternoon at Novena Critical Care Hospital in Charlotte, North…
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Detroit Golf Club Members Create Purse for The John Shippen Golf Tournament
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGregory Jackson, Chair of the Detroit Golf Club shares details about how Club Members came together to create a purse for The John Shippen Golf Tournament. Prior to now, The…
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Save Legs. Change Lives.™ Offers Free Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease at the 3rd Annual African American Golf EXPO and Forum
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJim Beatty, organizer of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum announced today that Save Legs. Change Lives.™ will be a participant offering free screening to EXPO attendees. Save Legs. Change…
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Congressman Mfume, Senator Cardin Introduce Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) introduced the Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act in the United States House of Representatives. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the companion legislation…
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The recent announcement of the partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Tour has created a state of limbo for HBCU and Black golfers. The rapid pace of the…
