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scroll down to read continuous daily coverage Monday, July 25, 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. Today was the start of practice rounds leading up to Thursday –…

July 1, 2016 | BY MICHAEL COOPER Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with an old friend of mine. He is Brandon Johnson, Vice President/Senior Golf Course Architect,…

Sometimes when we’re hell bent on racing down the road to perdition, a roadblock appears that forces us to make a u-turn and head in the direction of redemption. My…

This blog is full of interesting information.  That’s because, so much GOOD is happening in the world of golf, especially for Black people who are involved in the game.  It will…

May Day!  May Day! SOS to anyone who’s listening, please contact the “Golfing Police”, because we have a serious situation here and the future of this great game we love…

With another reason to stay focused, LPGA golfer Ginger Howard ended her stay in Prattville, Alabama, on a high note.  The seasoned golfer is continuing to stay positive about her future…

Dear Confidants, Constituents and Comrades, For the past thirty years, I have dedicated my life to giving young children an opportunity to learn the game of golf, giving them the necessary tools…

Recently, a diversity and inclusion report was done for the golf industry, reporting female and minority participation rates in recreational and competitive play, plus workforce diversity.  Diverse participation rates in…

After speaking with my good friend Dr. Michael Cooper of Tampa, FL, he informed me that in other parts of the United States, during the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s,…

The National Black Golf Hall of Fame (NBGHF) will induct its 30th Anniversary Class at the Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center in Peachtree City, Georgia on Saturday, May 21,…

The Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale is growing in popularity in leaps and bounds, primarily due to it’s stadium-like atmosphere. Just this past weekend the tournament set another attendance…

February is Black History Month, as we all know.  The shortest month of the year, yet (allegedly) our lone month to officially commemorate and celebrate the rich and important history…