Paying homage to the history of the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Greenwood GOLF recognizes the power of hope, intention and action. Whether it is supporting your community or on…
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Exploring Black Capital examines the ways Black capital has played a part in golf both historically and presently. On Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 PM ET a panel discussion will…
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Teddy Tripp, Director of Masters Housing and Loving it
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 7, 2021 Teddy Tripp is the Director of Masters Housing through the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for the Augusta National. Overseeing the community’s largest nonprofit-based rental bureau in…
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Spectator Knocked Unconscious by golf ball, sues for damages
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDecember 11, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF A spectator at the West of Ireland Championship for amateurs was hit on the left side of his forehead head by a golf…
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Lee Westwood: “Golf probably hasn’t addressed racial diversity enough.”
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAugust 20, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF In case you missed it, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood told CNN that golf has a lot of work to do in bringing…
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By Pete McDaniel Freelance Writer The old man shifted in his easy chair and took a long, deep drag off his cigarette, an inch or so of ashes…
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This date in history Nov. 15, 2004: Charlie Sifford inducted into WGHOF
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Michael Cooper, Ph.D. (November 15, 2018) Yesterday was Nov 15th. Charlie Sifford was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on the same date in 2004. Golf Channel’s…
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July 10, 2018 Hello all, Sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our Caddy Class at the beautiful Golf Club of Dallas, Saturday, July 8. Thirty-plus years ago, when I…
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BY HOWARD BANKHEAD Monday, May 7, 2018, I had the privilege to work with Isaiah Leslie on his golf swing. Isaiah’s father, Binford Leslie, had spoken to me about his…
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By Pete McDaniel The tall drink of water had an obvious limp that didn’t in the slightest diminish his style and grace. Other than that, Charlie Owens looked like…
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Shasta Averyhardt Reaches Fundraising Goal to Attend Stage One of LPGA Qualifying School in Palm Springs
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDetermined to return to the LPGA Tour, Shasta Averyhardt had less than one week to raise $5,500 (by August 7th) in funds to attend Stage One of LPGA Qualifying School…
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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…