When major golf tournaments face a hotel shortage, ideas that sound more “summer cruise escapade” than “world-class sporting event” begin to float. For the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor…
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Georgia Oboh Triumphs at the 2025 Sapphire Golf Tour Houston Championship
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 2025 Sapphire Golf Tour Houston Championship at Hermann Park ended in dramatic fashion as Georgia Oboh captured the title after a thrilling two-round playoff that showcased her determination, focus,…
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Seven APGA Golfers Make History Advancing to Q-School Stage Two
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour has reached an exciting milestone, announcing that a record seven players have advanced to the second stage of PGA TOUR Q-School, marking a…
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PGA Tour Faces Historic Setback as The Sentry is Called Off for 2026
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe PGA Tour has announced the cancellation of its 2026 season-opening tournament, The Sentry, due to severe drought conditions and water conservation issues on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Organizers…
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Is LeBron James’ Love for Golf Putting His NBA Future at Risk?
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is facing early-season downtime amid a concerning lower-back injury, and sports physician Dr. Patrick Warren has pointed to a surprising culprit: James’ growing dedication…
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Dr. Michael Cooper Inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD Staff(New York, NY) — The National Black Golf Hall of Fame ceremoniously inducted Dr. Michael Cooper, former Senior Advisor for HBCU Initiatives at the USGA during its 39th anniversary celebration,…
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$50 Million Scholarship Initiative from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Benefit Atlanta HBCUs
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has announced a transformative $50 million scholarship initiative to support students attending Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This major investment aims to…
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Tyler Lofton Shines in Faith-Based Drama “The Short Game”
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Short Game is a heartfelt new Christian-themed drama that blends sports, family, and faith into an inspiring story about perseverance and love. The film follows Jeremy Avery, a teenage…
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Founder Patrina King Unveils New Era With Golf Women Mean Business Solutions
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolf Women Mean Business (GWMB), founded by Patrina King in Atlanta, Georgia, has entered a new chapter with the launch of GWMB Solutions—a strategic parent company that strengthens and expands…
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Act Now: Nominations Open for the 2026 Congaree Global Golf Initiative
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNominations 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…
