Golfers, supporters, and community leaders from across the country are invited to gather in Nashville this September as registration officially opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic,…
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Gladys Lee’s Lasting Impact on Golf, Youth Development, and Community Leadership
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor more than four decades, Gladys M. Lee has dedicated her life to growing the game of golf while using the sport as a vehicle for education, leadership development, and…
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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe history of American golf cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of African Americans who created opportunities for themselves during an era of segregation and exclusion. Among the…
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Janet Johnson, Sistas on the Links Founder Scores First-Ever Hole-in-One
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor many golfers, the dream of making a hole-in-one is a moment imagined countless times but rarely experienced. For Janet Johnson, president and founder of Sistas on the Links Golf…
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Hilliard Golf Course Dedication Honors the Legacy of Perseverance and Black Excellence
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., community members, golf enthusiasts, historians, civic leaders, and descendants of Dallas golf pioneers gathered to celebrate an important chapter in American golf history.…
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Silver Golfers Association: Building Fellowship and Competition Through the Game of Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the Silver Golfers Association has become much more than a golf league. It is a thriving community of passionate golfers brought together by competition,…
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Meet SGT MAJ Turner Veterans Coalition Foundation Golf Tournament Chairman
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Veterans Coalition Foundation, Inc. is preparing to tee off for a worthy cause as it hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Coalition Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2026, at…
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Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College Seek Black Male Applicants for Accelerated MD/DDS Program
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe program is designed to create a direct pathway for high-achieving students interested in careers in medicine or dentistry. Participants can earn either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor…
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Linnet E. Carty, Senior Director of Community Engagement for Arcis Golf, Among African American Golfers Hall of Fame Honorees
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLinnet E. Carty, Senior Director of Community Engagement for Arcis Golf, was honored at the 21st Annual African American Golfers Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of…
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Ariel Collins Named 2026 Positive Athlete Georgia State Winner
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLUELLA, Ga. — Ariel Collins, a standout student-athlete from Luella High School has been recognized as one of the 2026 Positive Athlete Georgia State Winners, an honor awarded to high…
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Tiger Woods Expected to Complete Rehabilitation Program This Month
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolf legend Tiger Woods is expected to complete his rehabilitation program in Switzerland by the end of June as he continues his recovery from a March automobile accident and subsequent…
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Barbados Summit to Spotlight Youth Leadership, Golf, and Education
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Professional Women’s International–Barbados (PWI-Barbados) 2026 Summit will conclude with a powerful day dedicated to youth empowerment, leadership development, and the transformative impact of sport on Saturday, September 26, 2026,…
