After winning the Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational on Sunday, Patrick Newcomb has decided to pass his exemption into the Korn Ferry Tour on to fellow…
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Golf Industry Outlines 2022 Priorities Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Led by Industry Job Board & Make Golf Your Thing Directory
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIndustry’s Workplace Inclusion Survey Outlines Areas that Need Addressing;Grassroots Grants Program Expands, with $750,000 Allocated in Next Phase ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2022) – Last week, the golf industry convened for the…
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The golf industry enjoyed rocket-ship-like growth in 2021, with rounds, number of players and revenue all showing strong growth compared to pre-pandemic days. But, thanks to the Omicron variant, the industry’s…
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AMARI AVERY SAYS YES! INVITATION ACCEPTED TO 2022 AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAUGUSTA, Ga. – Invitations to the 2022 Augusta National Women’s Amateur were sent in the month ofJanuary and 71 players to date have been confirmed for the championship, which will…
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Jim Thorpe Invitational Bringing Big Excitement, Registration Closes Feb. 4
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe OMNI Resort at Championsgate in Orlando, Florida will play host to the Jim Thorpe Invitational, February 25-27. The event is an unprecedented opportunity for “Elite Junior Minority Golfers and…
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LA JOLLA, CA – With a birdie on the 36th hole at Torrey Pines South Course at APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational®, Patrick Newcomb earned his first APGA Tour victory at a landmark…
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Desert Mashie Golf Club Inducted as Industry Leader into Arizona Golf Hall of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDuring the years of segregation when golf was a restrictive game and most courses were prohibitive or private, a group of ten professional African American men – the Desert Mashie…
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Clay Myers II, PGA, Among PGA of America 2022-’23 PGA LEAD Class
by AAGD Staffby AAGD Staff10 PGA Members selected as emerging leaders to furtherthe PGA’s commitment to diversity in governance and volunteer leadership ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2022) – The PGA of America has selected 10…
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Show organizers courted by local Black Tourism Advisory Council,Louisville Tourism and Louisville Sports Commission Louisville, KY (January 27, 2022) – As Louisville continues to play on the national sports stage,…
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Kamaiu Johnson on CBS This Morning, Jan. 27, sharing his journey in golf and success of the ClubCorp Gateway Program.
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffKamaiu Johnson, a member of the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour, is teeing it up on the PGA TOUR this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. The native of…
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Ethan Mangum named inaugural Pathway Player into the 2022 Collegiate Showcase
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Genesis Invitational announced today that Ethan Mangum of the College of William & Mary golf program has been named the inaugural Pathway Player into the tournament’s Collegiate Showcase. Mangum…