CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST July 19, 2020 On Episode #71 of At The Turn podcast, Nick and Joe speak with African American Golfer’s Digest Executive Editor James…
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John Lewis, Towering Figure of Civil Rights Era, Dies at 80
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 18, 2020 NEW YORK, NY — John Lewis, a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman has died at age 80. CNN presidential historian Douglas…
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Last Updated: July 15, 2020 The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA TOUR jointly announced today that both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup have been rescheduled…
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Tiger Woods & Nine of Top-10 in World Headline Field at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Airtimes: Thursday-Sunday on GOLF Channel
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 15, 2020 ORLANDO, Fla., (July 15, 2020) – The PGA TOUR is at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio for the second consecutive week, as Tiger Woods, along with nine…
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Tiger Woods says contracting COVID is a ‘risk he’s willing to take’ as he returns to Tour
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF | July 15, 2020 This week in Dublin, Ohio, an outlying suburb of Columbus, the Memorial Tournament will be played. Among the golf pros will be Tiger…
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Tim O’Neal’s Final Round 64 Holds Off Field to Win APGA Tour at Dubsdread Tuesday
by Debert Cookby Debert CookStandout Savannah Pro Also Won APGA at Farmers in January ORLANDO, Florida (July 14, 2020) – Tim O’Neal of Savannah, Georgia, won the APGA Tour at Dubsdread tournament Tuesday, securing…
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WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) National Racial Equality Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Fellowship applications are open today through August 14, 2020. The 12-month fellowship will begin September 2020. Created in response…
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July 14, 2020 July 14 | AAGD STAFF We caught up with legendary golfer Lee Elder on his 86th birthday and found him preparing to enjoy a celebratory lunch in…
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Tall List of college sports teams cut because of coronavirus pandemic
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 8, 2020 Four-year college athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic, according to research by The Associated Press through Wednesday, July…
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July 12, 2020 BY AAGD STAFF The rolling effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to negatively impact college golf programs. Thursday, Dartmouth College announced it was cutting their men’s and…
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No Doubt! ‘He was a racist’: Legacy of Springfield golf legend Horton Smith faces scrutiny, PGA of America renames award
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 6, 2020 Springfield golf legend Horton Smith has come under fire for promoting a Caucasian-only policy and barring Black golfers from the PGA of America. Smith, a two-time Masters…
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Will Lee Elder be the First African American Masters Honorary Starter?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJuly 11, 2020 Inspiring is the word for honorary starters as Jock and Fred begat Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, who begat Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack…