LIV Golf professional Harold Varner III found himself at the center of an unusual golf-course controversy last week after he and members of his group were asked to leave an…
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Callaway and Good Good Face Backlash After Controversial Golf Advertisement
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA promotional campaign designed to generate excitement around a new Callaway golf driver has instead triggered widespread criticism after an advertisement featuring physical aggression toward a female golfer was removed…
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The Pinkney Foundation’s Math of Golf Program Announces $25,000 Partnership with Cascade and The Olympic Club
New partnership connects Bay Area youth with STEM learning, mentorship, college pathways and career opportunities using golf San Francisco, CA: (August 24, 2026) — The Pinkney Foundation today announced a new $25,000 investment from The Olympic…
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Golf Community Mourns Legendary Hall of Famer Herbert L. Dixon
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe African American golf community is mourning the loss of legendary golfer and Hall of Famer Herbert L. Dixon, who died August 21, 2026, at the age of 106. Born…
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Black Women Make Their Mark on the Epson Tour as Amari Avery Nears Historic LPGA Card
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA significant moment is unfolding in women’s professional golf as four Black women compete in the Epson Tour’s Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic in Pendleton, Oregon, highlighting both the growing presence…
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Opus Women Only Golf Clinic Opens the Door to Confidence, Connection and Opportunity
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Opus Organization is creating a welcoming pathway into golf for women and girls through its upcoming Opus Women Only Golf Clinic, a three-week program designed to introduce participants to…
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FRISCO, Texas (August 20, 2026) — The National High School Golf Association (NHSGA), part of the PGA of America, has announced iWanamaker as its Official Scoring and Rankings Partner in an…
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Ashaunta Epps, Founder of A Perfect Swing Inc., to deliver keynote Speech as Truist Championship Launches Inaugural Women’s Golf Summit at Quail Hollow
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Truist Championship is expanding its impact beyond the PGA TOUR competition with the launch of an annual women’s collegiate golf summit designed to combine competition, education, networking and professional…
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Ralph Stokes Honored by National Association of Black Journalists With Sam Lacy Pioneer Award
ATLANTA, August 17, 2026 – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has honored Ralph Stokes, Vice President of Social Impact Partnerships and Community Relations at PGA TOUR Superstore, with…
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Black Girls Golf Start Smart Masterclass Replay Bundle Gives Women Another Path Into the Game
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor women who have wanted to learn golf but have felt intimidated by the sport’s rules, etiquette, equipment or culture, Black Girls Golf has built its mission around making that…
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Joseph Bramlett, Co-Leader, Fires 62 at Albertsons Boise Open as Korn Ferry Tour Battle Heats Up
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffBOISE, Idaho — Joseph Bramlett delivered one of the standout performances of the third round at the 2026 Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron, firing a spectacular 9-under-par 62 at…
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Joseph Manuel Bartholomew was the first African American golf course architect in the United States, but was barred by segregation from playing the very courses he designed. Born on August…
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