As an African American and professional golfer during the late 1950s and ’60s, Black has witnessed enough racism to last several lifetimes. His journey in the sport has taken him…
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As the newly appointed Chairman of the GOLF 20/20 Diversity Task Force, a Golf 20/20 Diversity Initiative which includes the World Golf Foundation, PGA, and the USGA, Dr. Michael Cooper…
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James Beatty, Executive Editor at the African American Golfer’s Digest, has been appointed to the Golf 20/20 Task Force. Beatty was asked by World Golf Foundation President Steve Mona to…
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BY AAGD STAFF (February 15, 2017) — Lorenzo C. Hobbs is a self-taught golfer who started playing the game in 1991. Since turning professional in January 1, 2017, the zero-handicapper…
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By Edward Wanambwa, Senior Editor Punta Cana Despite traveling extensively in the Caribbean, I had not had the opportunity to visit the Dominican Republic. In preparation for my golf…
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Minnie L. Mikell Johnson was called to her heavenly home on September 22, 2016. Her last resting place was McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born on May…
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Just crossing the line into being a teenager, Kristopher “Kris” Stiles is one of the top young golfers in the country. His performance has been drawing comparisons by many to…
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Carlos Brown, an award-winning golf instructor from North Texas and owner of Carlos Brown Golf Academy had his left foot amputated following complications from a blister between his toes that developed…
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“We had a blast…and more!” said Coran James, President of the Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association-Brooklyn (NY) Chapter when asked about her experience at the 4th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Golf…
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Raymond Mitchell had Hole-in-one on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Meadowlands Golf Course Winston-Salem, NC. The shot occurred on hole #17, 138 yards, using Ping 7 irons, and a Titleist…
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Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and the Caribbean. The brand’s signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, is Cancun’s largest property and…
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Panama City, Panama is a vibrant, beautiful, growing city, the “Crossroads of the Western Hemisphere” and the start of my Panamanian Golf Adventure. (Photo by Robert S. Fagan) Imagine landing…