A PGA Tour policy board member with a long-standing tenure has resigned in response to the framework agreement between the Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund…
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DIETRA TRENT, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON HBCUS ANNOUNCED AS THE 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER BY JIM BEATTY, FOUNDER OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJULY 6 , 2023 – Dietra Trent, Ph.D., Executive Director for The White House Initiative on HBCUs, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 3rd annual African American Golf…
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Explore Asheville invites Yung Joc, Lil Scrappy, and Mendeecees to play the historic 63rd Annual Skyview Golf Tournament: Celebrating Legacy and Diversity tournament on July 11
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAsheville, North Carolina is set to host the 63rd annual Skyview Golf Tournament, a historic event that holds the distinction of being the longest-running Black-owned golf tournament in the United…
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At just 14 years old, Ashley Shaw is already making waves in the world of golf. Hailing from Litchfield Park, Arizona, Ashley has found her home on the greens of…
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Profiles
Recognizing Kennie Sims’ PGA, 25 Years of Service to the PGA of America
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffKenneth “Kennie” Sims, a PGA professional based in Frisco, TX, and member of the Northern Texas Section PGA, has been recognized as one of the esteemed PGA Professionals who have…
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Golf Biz
Exclusive Auction Alert! Daniel Ford McBride’s Extraordinary Tiger Woods Memorabilia Collection Hits eBay on July 9.
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDaniel Ford McBride, a devoted golf enthusiast and collector, has amassed an extraordinary collection of Tiger Woods memorabilia over the years. This collection, which serves as a remarkable tribute to…
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Tournaments
Detroit goes “ORANGE” over Rickie Fowler’s Rocket Mortgage Classic Big Win
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTo celebrate Rocket Mortgage ambassador Rickie Fowler winning this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club, multiple buildings in the Rocket Companies family in downtown Detroit will be lit…
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Videos
Gregory Jackson and the Detroit Golf Club: Building a Purse for the John Shippen Tournament
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGregory Jackson, Chair of The Johnny Committee, comprised of members of the Detroit Golf Club, shares details on how Club Members came together to create a purse for THE JOHN…
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Celebration of the life of Professional Golfer James Black Scheduled for July 14, 2023
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe commemoration of the life of James Black, a distinguished Professional Golfer, will take place on Friday, July 14 at the United House of Prayer for All People, located at…
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The Greenwood Golf Juneteenth Golf Classic and Gala was a celebration of unity, diversity, and empowerment. It provided an opportunity for friends to come together as a community and commemorate…
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Chase Johnson wins The John Shippen National Invitational at Detroit Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe John Shippen Invitational gave golf enthusiasts a preview of the Detroit Golf Club just before the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic. According to Sommer Woods, lead and co-founder of The…
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Severe Storm Causes Tree Damage at Detroit Golf Club Ahead of Rocket Mortgage Classic
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJust days before the highly anticipated Rocket Mortgage Classic, the Detroit Golf Club faced the wrath of a severe thunderstorm that resulted in the loss of numerous trees. The storm…