March 3, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan died peacefully at his home on Monday evening, surrounded by family according to reports. The cause of death…
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by Harvey Silverman It’s almost too trite to use Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” lyrics to introduce this article. The plain, clear truth is – they are. When…
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(March 3, 2021) Southampton, Bermuda — What will be a socially conscious sporting event, the Bermuda Black Golf Summit & Championship, was unveiled today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), in…
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USGA Grants to 12 chapters of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf to directly impact more than 2,000 young girls
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 1, 2021 The United States Golf Association (USGA) recently announced grants to twelve chapters of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf directly impacting more than 2,000 young girls. One such chapter is…
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‘You are truly helping me get through this’: tweets Tiger Woods from his hospital bed to thank fellow golfers and fans
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 1, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF It was a sincere symphony of solidarity on Sunday, as fellow golfers donned Tiger Wood‘s signature outfit. Woods, 45, was unable to compete…
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Vernel Bennett, United Black Golfers Assoc., “Woods excelled in an all-white sport”
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 26, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The President of the United Black Golfers Association (UBGA), Vernel Bennett, believes that if Tiger Woods isn’t able to come back from injuries…
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Cameron Champ Makes $40K Donation to Prairie View A&M University golf program
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 26, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Hoping to make the academic life of diverse community students a little easier, PGA Tour Star Cameron Champ donated $40,000 to the Prarie…
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William “Bill” Wright, first Black USGA Champion Dies
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 26, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The first Black man to win a major U.S. golf tournament, William “Bill” Wright, a Western Washington University Hall of Famer, died Friday…
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Tiger Woods doesn’t want his golf career to ‘end like this’ after car crash: source
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 25, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Woods is still recovering from the rollover car crash that left him badly injured on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Although the golf icon…
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Rapper Macklemore Funds his New Bogey Boys Golf Apparel Line
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 25, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Grammy Award-winning rapper and musician Macklemore has an urge to spruce up the golf course. The athlete who actively played basketball, baseball, soccer,…
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According to footandankledc.com Tiger Woods sustained a severe, high energy injury to his leg, ankle and foot. Based on the news releases he had an open, segmental tibia fracture. This…
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Titleist and FootJoy named Presenting Partners of National High School Golf Association
by Debert Cookby Debert CookPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2021) – The National High School Golf Association is delighted to announce that Acushnet Company brands Titleist and FootJoy were named today as Presenting Partners…