Jim Beatty, president of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures announced a program aimed at assisting small and underutilized minority and women owned businesses that are targeting the $102B golf industry. It…
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Data-Driven NGPDF 2025 Impact Report Gives Insight Into Youth Development Success
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe National Golf Player Development Foundation has released their 2025 Impact Report. Founded to provide unprecedented funding and resource assistance, NGPDF focuses on removing financial and structural barriers that prevent…
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OMAHA, NE (December 11, 2025) — Jim Beatty, founder of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum (AAGE&F) announced that Malachi and Essie Knowles will be the 2026 Co-chairs of the…
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National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers President Arnett Gill Highlights How Tariffs Reshape Pricing and Pressure the Golf Industry
(December 10, 2025) —Tariffs have a significant impact on the golf industry by raising production costs, which in turn leads to higher prices for consumers, compressed profit margins for brands,…
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No Team Woods This Year: Stewart Clink, Tom Lehman, Davis Love III and Nick Price Complete Line-Up For 2025 PNC Championship
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 20-team lineup for the 2025 PNC Championship is officially set, with major champions Stewart Cink, Tom Lehman, Davis Love III, and Nick Price securing the final spots. The event…
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South Carolina State University has taken an important step forward by reinstating its women’s golf program, bringing new energy and opportunity to the campus and the broader HBCU golf community.…
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Volunteer and Join the Team That Powers the African American EXPO & Forum
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe African American Golf EXPO and Forum needs volunteers for the following activities and functions. Volunteers are the key component in ensuring that the EXPO provides 5-star service for its…
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Tiger Woods Sparks New Debate on the Future of the PGA Tour— And His Own Comeback Timeline
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods addressed the media for the first time in several months during his annual press conference at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, an event won by Hideki…
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Historic Win for Christyn Smith — and a New Era for Black Women in Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe recent championship victory by Christyn Smith on the iHeartMedia Women’s Golf Championship on the Sapphire Golf Tour marks a significant milestone — not only for her personal career, but…
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Supplier Opportunities for the 2026 Fortinet Founders Cup: Registration Closes DECEMBER 9, 2025
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe LPGA has announced new supplier opportunities for the upcoming 2026 Fortinet Founders Cup through its LPGA VendorMatch program, designed to promote greater inclusion of local, small, and diverse-owned businesses…
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Although some pundits still float Tiger Woods as a potential leader for Team USA, the reality makes it highly unlikely he will be considered seriously for the next Ryder Cup…
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RLE Go Fore It Foundation Scholarship Award Accepting Applications Now Through March 1, 2026
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe RLE Go Fore It! Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making golf accessible to youth, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, while promoting personal growth, mentorship, and educational…