I’d like to take a moment to offer a big congratulations to LeBron James as he steps into the world of golf. It’s always exciting to see an elite athlete…
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Staci Pla Named U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifier Medalist with Strong Finish
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffStaci Pla delivered a standout performance at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur qualifier, firing a 3-under-par 69 to earn co-medalist honors alongside Jordan Levitt. Pla’s exceptional round at Lago Mar…
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Families of competitive junior golfers can now prepare for an exciting opportunity through the 2026 U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant. The USNDP invites families, coaches, and golf industry professionals…
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This week marked a major milestone at Detroit Golf Club as the storied North Course officially broke ground on a multi-million-dollar restoration project. The work, launched just after the conclusion…
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UBGA Founder Vernel Bennett Announces End of Presidential Term After 11 years of Service
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 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…
