Under-resourced aspiring college golfers are selected from a pool of applicants each year to come to Congaree Global Golf Initiative (CGGI) and receive access to the highest level of athletic…
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“There’s No shortcut to being the best,”—Coach Willie Burkes Coach Willie Burkes, Director of Golf at Atlanta’s HBCU Morehouse College, talks straightforwardly about his life and professional career in this…
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The Players, Making The Best of a rainy golf trip
by Chris Wordby Chris WordFOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME | GREENWOOD GOLF In March 2022, we went on a golf trip to Jacksonville, Florida. The plan was to get the best of both…
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The Lucky Draw Golf Challenge kicks off African American Amateur Golfers’ Association of America Tour season
To celebrate 10 years of The Lucky Draw Golf Challenge the kick-off event for the African America Amateur Golfers’ Association of America Tour (3AGA) season will be returning to where…
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On Wednesday, March 23, from 12-1 PM EST National Links Trust will host its first Municipal Golf Network Webinar. This first episode of the Municipal Golf Network (MGN) Webinar Program is a…
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Her travel buddy is her father and after tournaments she most enjoys a home-cooked meal, says Georgia Oboh, the Nigerian-born golfer who is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned…
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Inaugural Jim Thorpe Invitational debuts at Champions Gate Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJim Thorpe’s Inaugural Premier 36-Hole Golf Tournament kicked off on February 25 at 2:30 pm at Champions Gate Golf Club, Omni Resort in Orlando, Fla., with a golf clinic led…
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Willie L. Simmons Jr., charter founding member of Sacramento Area Black Golf Club recognized by Sacramento Mayor and City Council
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA Resolution by the City of Sacramento, Calif., Mayor Darrell Steinberg and his Council Members was presented to Willie L. Simmons Jr., a founding member of the Sacramento Area Black Golf…
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Randelle Lenoir, Leading Edge Speaker served up inspiring, enlightening and motivational message
by Debert Cookby Debert CookKeeping you in the game with a weekly heads up, the LPGA FORE Friday’s newsletter is chocked full of helpful golf tips for improving your skills. This week’s roundup features…
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Marc Metze, at the Helm of the National Negro Golf Association
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLeading a national organization towards growth, fun, camaraderie, and golf is a mission that Marc A. Metze is accomplishing as president of the National Negro Golf Association (NNGA). Founded in…
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May 3, 2021 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (May 2, 2021) – PGA Member Quincy Heard has marched into the 2021 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at famous TPC Sawgrass as Head Golf…
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“Wednesday Match Play Podcast” Gets To Know AAGD Publisher Debert Cook
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 10, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast (episode 234) with host Ricky Potts, presented by MemberText.net, African American Golfer’s Digest Publisher Debert Cooks…