BY AAGD STAFF April 24, 2020 —In 2018, a group of Black women who we dubbed the “Grandview Five” alerted the world that a Pennsylvania golf course had discriminated…
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Carrie Russell, LPGA, First African American LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Member & First President of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Northeast Section
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 12, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF Many people do not know about this First African American LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Member. Born in 1929, Carrie Russellearned her LPGA…
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When It comes to youth golfers, sometimes you just know…
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 12, 2020 — Certified golf coach Addie Cobb is well-known in her Valdosta, Georgia community for her years of experience and success in providing youth…
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2020 Schedule for KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf clinics announced
by Debert Cookby Debert CookA Dozen Clinics Nationwide Will Encourage More Women to Engage in Golf PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (November 26, 2019) – The PGA of America announced the schedule for the 2020 KPMG…
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BY AAGD STAFF In December 2018, golfer Mary McCray, Director, Ladies Tee Golf Chapter, enjoyed a luncheon with Senator Jamilah Nasheed, D-MO, of the fifth district in the Missouri…
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BJLGA-Brooklyn (NY) Chapter Attend Brooklyn United Scholarship Association Awards Luncheon
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 28, 2019 By Cynthia D. Hall On Sunday, October 27, the Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association-Brooklyn, (NY) Chapter was represented at the Bklyn United Scholarship Association Awards Luncheon held…
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The DFW Fairway Divas bringing women into the game of golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOCTOBER 18, 2019 —The DFW Fairway Divas, formerly known as the Roaring Lambs Fairway Seekers, is actively engaging with lady golfers all across the Dallas, TX area. Lead by their President, Dr. Sheron…
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Avis Brown-Riley, A Golf Champion Shares Her Life’s Purpose Through Uplifting New Book
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF August 24, 2019—Avis Brown-Riley, winner of the 1982 San Diego Women’s Amateur Championship has kept her momentum in sport and in life. A breast cancer survivor, Brown-Riley…
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Mary Riley Wins Georgia Senior Women Golf Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Al Cobb May 10, 2019 Mary Riley won the Georgia Senior Women Golf Championship in Valdosda, Georgia, May 8-9, 2019. The rounds were played at the beautiful Valdosta Country…
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Women on the Move to Hold “The Take-Off Women’s Conference”
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNEW YORK, NY – April 16, 2019 PDM Performing Arts Corporation/Women on Rise-Women on The Move will hold “The Take-Off Women Conference” on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1pm -4pm at the…
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Maria Smith’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur Experience
by Debert Cookby Debert CookApril 8, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF Mariah Smith had the time of her life as an invitee to the very first Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Announced last year, on…
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Kim Harris and The Virtuous Woman Project Help Young Women Succeed
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF Women of high moral standards who are destined to achieve greatness is what The Virtuous Woman Project (VWP) prides itself on. Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,…