BY RENEE FLAGLERExecutive Director, Girls Inc. of Long Island In 2019, Debert Cook, CMP, then Publisher of African American Golfer’s Digest, told me she received calls from great universities seeking students…
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From Underdogs to Champions: The Role of African American Players in the Denver Nuggets’ First NBA Championship
by Contributorby ContributorAfter 47 seasons, the Denver Nuggets finally clinched their first NBA Championship with an impressive 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat in just five games. While Center Nikola Jokić stood…
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PGA Tour Board Member Resigns Over Proposed Saudi Golf Entity Agreement
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA 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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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…
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The recent announcement of the partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Tour has created a state of limbo for HBCU and Black golfers. The rapid pace of the…
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Troy C. Mullins: Breaking Barriers Advocating for Women in Golf, Why You Should Listen
by Byron Perryby Byron PerryTroy C. Mullins is Making a Statement….and YOU Should Listen
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LIV Golf vs. PGA Tour: The Aftermath, PGA Tour Players Want Compensation For Their Loyalty
by Contributorby ContributorYo, the war may be over, but there’s still mad drama between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. One big issue is bringing back those rebel players to the main…
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According to sports columnist Greg Baum at WAToday.com, Greg Norman’s involvement in the merger of LIV Golf with the PGA Tour was not as significant as he had anticipated. Baum…
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Growing the game, or saving the game, one things for sure, it’ll never be the same; Did Jay get paid, or did golf get betrayed,What a pivot and u-turn, many…
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Yes, I am honored that my good friend (before he was a councilman, lol), Huntsville City Council President John Meredith, would like to recognize me for my service to the communities in…
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Rolex, renowned for its pursuit of excellence in all endeavors, has been a steadfast supporter of golf for nearly six decades. The brand’s enduring relationship with the sport dates back…
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Dr. Wilson Epinol “WEGO” Gosier: A Remarkable Life Journey of Success and Service
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDr. Wilson Epinol “WEGO” Gosier, a native of Quitman, Georgia, was a trailblazer in the world of sports officiating and an esteemed educator. His passion for athletics, dedication to his…