Editor’s Note: The following reflection comes from John Perry, writer and videographer for AAGD, who speaks from the heart as he honors a milestone moment for publisher Debert Cook. With…
John Perry
John Perry
John Perry is a freelance writer, poet, and active golfer with a passion for calling shots as he sees them—and then, telling it like it is. He resides in Orlando, Florida.
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What If Black Athletes Built Their Own Professional Golf League?
by John Perryby John PerryI’ve been wondering — I’m sure you’ve been wondering — and I get asked this question all the time: why don’t some of our millionaire athletes pool their assets and…
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Crossing Paths With Golf Trailblazer Willie Vinson at the Valspar Championship
by John Perryby John PerryWillie Vinson says he was a scratch golfer back in the day. Willie played golf with legendary golfers including James Black, Lee Elder, Chuck Thorpe, Jim Dent, Nate Stark, and…
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Congrats to Victor Hovland for winning the Valspar Championship on Sunday at the challenging Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Fl. Victor overcame a 3-shot deficit on the…
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Highlights From The 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational
by John Perryby John PerryLocation: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Orlando, Florida Date: Mar 6 – 9, 2025 Day 4 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational began with world number 2 golfer Xander…
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News
Tiger Honors His Late Mother, Kultida Woods’ Strength, Stability, and Unmatched Devotion
by John Perryby John PerryMrs. Kultida Woods has always been a rock of support, stability, and serenity throughout her son’s entire career. Even continuing to supply that well-needed presence in Tiger’s career after his…
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LPGA’s A. Lim Kim won the season opener today at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions played at the prestigious Lake Nona Country Club in superb fashion, birdying two…
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Tournaments
Stars Shine Bright at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
by John Perryby John PerryDozens of celebrities have been spotted this weekend attending the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Lake Nona this week. AAGD Photojournalist John Perry caught up with a few…
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How Can Black Golfers Thrive in the Marketplace? A Thought-Provoking Moment at the Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable
by John Perryby John PerryDuring the the 7th Annual Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable on Wednesday, January 22 during the 77th PGA Show held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, a thought-provoking…
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5th Annual African American Golf EXPO & Forum Kicks Off In Orlando, Florida
by John Perryby John PerryThe 5th Annual African American Golf EXPO & Forum launched with great enthusiasm on Wednesday, January 22, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Influential figures from the $100…
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The opening round got underway at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fl., with a lot of flair and flavor, mostly due to the return of Tiger and Charlie finishing…
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Highlights and Insights from Lake Nona Media Day Tournament of Champions
by John Perryby John PerryThe December 17 Media Day at Lake Nona Country Club in Orlando, Florida, was a resounding success. Organized and hosted by BZM media representatives Dana Gordon and Liz McCollum, the…
