Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Congaree Global Golf Initiative The Congaree Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Congaree Global Golf Initiative (CGGI) — a life-changing program designed…
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Listen and Learn How Tampa’s Rogers Park Golf Course Shaped Generations
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDon’t miss this powerful WUSF interview that brings the history of Tampa’s Rogers Park Golf Course and the legacy of Black golfers in Tampa vividly to life through the voices…
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July 23,1952 – August 9, 2024 Mr. Edward D. Thompson was born on July 23,1952, in Harlem, New York, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Ernestine Thompson. As the eldest…
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WSGA Invites African American Golfers’ Digest Readers to Travel in Style to Jamaica
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Western States Golf Association (WSGA) is extending a special invitation to readers and followers of the African American Golfer’s Digest to join a luxurious Caribbean getaway — a weeklong…
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Gastonia, North Carolina’s Larry Watkins scored his sixth hole-in-one
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLarry Watkins of Gastonia, North Carolina had his 6th Hole-in-One on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Club of Salisbury, Salisbury, North Carolina on hole #9, 144 yards out, using a…
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Advertise with African American Golfer’s Digest and Save Through December 31!
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffExpose Your Brand To Our Audience Now!—before the December 31 deadline. SAVE 25% ON YOUR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN Looking to put your brand in front of golf’s most passionate and connected…
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The Legend of Annie Palmer, Known as the “White Witch of Rose Hall,” Lives On at Rose Hall’s Haunted Fairways
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWith halloween just a few days away, it’s a good time to let you know that golfers and caddies say Jamaica’s White Witch Golf Course isn’t just for birdies and…
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Former MLB Center Fielder Brian McRae Joins Impressive Lineup for VGA National Championship 10th Anniversary at Olympia Fields
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCoveted Red Jackets Await Winners of One of Golf’s Most Meaningful Events Chicago, IL — The Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) will mark a major milestone when it hosts its 10th-anniversary…
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Ken Bentley Nears Fundraising Goal; Help Empower the Next Generation of Golfers Through the Advocates Foundation
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSupporters and friends are rallying behind Ken Bentley as he continues his mission to make golf more inclusive and impactful for future generations. As the visionary leader behind the Advocates…
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The Inspiring Journey of Nadia Harris from First Tee to Trailblazer
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAt just 22 years old, Nadia Harris is already making a name for herself as a rising leader in golf, mentorship, and community empowerment. A native of Marietta, Georgia, and…
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Debert Cook, Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest Inducted into National Black Golf Hall of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPublisher Recognized for Pioneering Work Elevating Black Voices in Golf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (New York, NY) — The National Black Golf Hall of Fame ceremoniously inducted Debert Cook, founder and…
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Panic on the Fairway, Flights Delayed and Tee Times Face Risk as U.S. Shutdown Turmoil Grows
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA U.S. government shutdown could ripple across the golf travel sector, disrupting everything from flights and national park access to course maintenance and traveler confidence. Here’s how the effects might…
