The rate at which new golf courses are being developed has eased back recently. However, a few outstanding new layouts are still appearing year after year, allowing us to continuously…
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Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants program Pushes message of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Phase Two opens for applications Oct. 8
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 6, 2021 Since its initial launch during “National Golf Day” in May, Make Golf Your Thing continues to build momentum and support across the golf industry around establishing a framework for…
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James Beatty, Jr. ’70 is the recipient of the 2021 Honor D Award. This award is presented to former Doane University athletes who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service in their life’s…
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United Black Golfers Association Lifetime Membership bestowed on AAGD Publisher Debert Cook
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSeptember 4, 2021BY AAGD STAFF On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, United Black Golfers Association (UBGA) hosted its Seventh Annual Golf Classic at Harbor Links Golf Championship Course in Port Washington,…
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William “Bill” Jones makes Hole-in-One at Oak Valley Golf Course, Advance, NC.
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAugust 14, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF William “Bill” Jones had a Hole-in One Wednesday August 11, 2021, at Oak Valley Golf Course, Advance, NC. This was Bill’s 7th Hole-in-One,…
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August 5, 2021 In May of 2021, the golf industry collaborated to introduce a new Grassroots Grant Program designed to increase participation among those who are underrepresented in the sport.…
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August 2, 2021 | BY JOHN LOVE Otis Worthy had his 12th Hole-in-One on Sunday August 1, 2021, at River Oaks Golf Club in Statesville, NC. The accomplishment happened on…
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July 13, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Mr. Louis Walker made a hole-in-one on Hole #3, 100 yards, using a Sand Wedge. The feat was witnessed by playing partner Jim…
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July 10, 2021 The odds are stacked again you for making a hole-in-one, averaged at 12,500 to 1. For professional golfers, the odds of making a hole-in-one drop to 2,500 to 1,…
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Avis Brown Riley, LPGA, preparing for LPGA National Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 8, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Just wrapping up qualifying for the third US Senior Women’s Open, golf champion and author Avis Brown Riley placed and tied for 7th…
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July 2, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Donnell Davis had his 4th hole-in-one on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Mallard Head Golf Course, Mooresville, NC. The feat occurred at was…
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WME Legends Inks Worldwide Deal to Co-Represent the Estate of Dr. Charles L. Sifford, Golf Trailblazer
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 11, 2021 Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2021) – On June 2, what would have been Dr. Charlie Sifford’s 99th birthday, WME Legends announced a worldwide representation deal with JLMP to…