The United Black Golfers Association Inc. (UBGA) is entering a new chapter as its founding president, Vernel Bennett, prepares to step down at the end of 2025 after more than…
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A Strong Summer Surge for Charlie Woods; Posts Another Big Win
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCharlie Woods is on fire this 2025 season, and his momentum just keeps building. Fresh off another impressive showing in the junior division, Charlie lit up the fairways at the…
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Michele Samuels, Detroit Golf Club’s First Black Woman President Is A Descendant Of An Underground Railroad Conductor
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDetroit Golf Club’s first Black woman president comes from a powerful lineage of trailblazing leaders. Michele Samuels has become the first Black woman to be named president of the prestigious…
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Florida A&M Athletics Director Angela Suggs’ Alleged Casino Spending at Previous Job Revealed
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAccording to Casino.org, on Monday, June 9, Angela Suggs was charged with first-degree felony grand theft and third-degree felony scheme to defraud her previous employer, Florida Sports Foundation. The 55-year-old,…
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Arrest affidavit details fraud and theft allegations against FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs From Previous Job
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFlorida A&M University faces uncertainty after the arrest of Athletic Director Angela Suggs, just two months into her tenure. Suggs is now under criminal investigation by the Florida Department of…
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Southside Hackers Bring Energy and History to Clearview Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNearly 50 enthusiastic members of the Southside Hackers golf group traveled from Chicago to spend their June 2025 golf trip at Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio. The event…
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Angela Suggs Criminal Investigation Raises Questions for FAMU Sports
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWhat lies ahead for Florida A&M University athletics following the arrest of Athletic Director Angela Suggs remains uncertain. Suggs, who was just two months into her tenure at FAMU, is…
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Golf courses across the United States are experiencing a significant upswing in interest from younger players. According to golf.com, youth participation in the sport surged by 76 percent during 2020…
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SITD Foundation Scholarship Application Season Opens for HBCU Students Nationwide
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Swing Into Their Dreams Foundation awards academic scholarships each year to deserving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The annual application period opens in April, with all…
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Tiger Woods Returns to Augusta for First Time Since Achilles Injury
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods recently made a notable return to Augusta National Golf Club, marking his first visit since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon earlier this year. His appearance is the latest…
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The PXG Bat Attack Zero Torque (ZT) Putter is an eye-catching, high-performance mallet putter designed for golfers who demand precision and stability on the greens. Developed by Parsons Xtreme Golf…
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Tiger Woods’ Son Qualifies Again for U.S. Junior Amateur After Playoff Victory
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSixteen-year-old Charlie Woods has secured his place in the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur, continuing the legacy of his father, Tiger Woods. He earned qualification through a dramatic three-way playoff at…
