June 7, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Regretfully, this year July 9-11 King Whitner Pro-Am has been canceled, according to an announcement sent out by Paul Cunningham, tournament manager. The…
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First-Ever Careers in Golf Internship Program Launches at Westfield Country Club
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWESTFIELD CENTER, OH – June 03, 2021 – With commitment and passion to offer opportunities to underrepresented communities, Westfield Country Club, together with industry leaders from the Golf Course Superintendents…
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June 4, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF There’s work to be done and everyone can help in getting a U.S. Heritage or Commemorative Postal Stamp to honor pro golfer John…
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Golf Takes A New ‘Approach’ to Inclusiveness with NBC Sports’ Worldwide Virtual Event Celebrating A New Era of Consumerism For The Game
by Debert Cookby Debert CookORLANDO, Fla. (June 2, 2021) – It’s everything about golf … but different. NBC Sports Group’s world premiere of The Approach, 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 15, will be…
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Iron Men Golf Club, Over Two Decades Of Fellowship and Networking By Tony Loving, President Golfing was once introduced to African Americans as a caddie role, or perhaps a grounds…
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Marcus Byrd’s Final Round 69 Delivers 1st Pro Tour Victory at APGA Tour New Orleans
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (June 1, 2021) – First-round leader Marcus Byrd birdied the par-5 18th hole with a four-foot putt to edge Rafa Guerrero Lauria by a single stroke and…
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June 2, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Charlie Sifford, the first African American member of the PGA Tour. Born on this day, June 2, in Charlotte, NC, in 1922. Sifford…
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Rocket Mortgage Adds to Professional Golf Roster, Inking Partnership with 14-Time Winner Lexi Thompson
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDetroit, June 1, 2021 – Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced a partnership with golf phenom Lexi Thompson. As part…
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Marcus Byrd Shoots 64 to Seize Control of APGA Tour New Orleans at TPC Louisiana
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (May 31, 2021) – Marcus Byrd of Nashville shot a bogey-free 64 to take the first-round lead at APGA Tour New Orleans Monday, securing a four-shot cushion…
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Dr. Jeffrey Sammons Announced as Chief Historical Consultant for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses and The Bermuda PGA
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 1, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Dr. Jeffrey Sammons was recently announced as the Chief Historical Consultant for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses and The Bermuda PGA. “We are…
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Will Free Golf offerings help break down barriers? Developer Chris Harris puts it to the test
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 31, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF In Kansas City, Mo., learning and playing golf just became a little more enticing thanks to the innovation of local resident Chris Harris.…
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Head Golf Pro Chris Arceneaux Hosts Grand Opening of Generations Sports Bar & Grill at Jay & Lionel Hebert Memorial Golf Course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 28, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Head Golf Pro Chris Arceneaux celebrated the Grand Opening of the Generations Sports Bar and Grill and Golf Pro Shop on Friday, May…