June 19, 2020 —Keep pressing ahead; keep getting better; keep advancing; keep moving the ball down the fairway. Those are the lessons that Mackenzie Mack, the Associate Executive Director for…
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Kamaiu Johnson, APGA Pro Golfer Cinches Farmer’s Insurance Sponsorship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookInterview by Walil Archer June 18, 2020 — His first name, Kamaiu (pronounced Kuh-MY-you) is of African origin and means “Silent Warrior”. Standing 6’1″ tall and 155-pounds, Johnson strikes the…
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Renee Powell to be Presented with ASGCA Donald Ross Award
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 19, 2020 —Renee Powell, the second Black woman to play on the LPGA Tour and longtime ambassador for the game around the world, has been chosen as the 2020 recipient…
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Single-rider golf revolution reflected in Troon’s partnership with Phat Scooters
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF June 18, 2020 — Making your rounds on the course while riding in a golf cart may become passé if the uptick in scooters seen on…
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BY AAGD STAFF June 18, 2020 —It’s more good news for the PGA Tour this week. That’s because out of the 369 COVID-19 tests that have been administered on-site…
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Juneteenth Forum to Address COVID-19, Killing of Black People, Reparations
by Debert Cookby Debert CookThe Growing Demand for Reparations June 17, 2020 (New York, NY) — The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announced today that the commission will convene its premier National Virtual Forum…
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Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Announces Seven-Tournament Slate for 2020
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDiversity-focused tour offering $250,000 in prize money; boasts relationships with PGA TOUR & Farmers Insurance® June 17, 2020 LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2020) – The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA), professional…
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Former PGA Senior Director of Diversity Wendell Haskins Sends Counter Letter to PGA Officers
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWritten By Wendell Haskins as his response commentary to the Stand With Us, Open Letter from PGA President Suzy Whaley & CEO Seth Waugh June 12, 2020 Dear Seth, Suzy and Former…
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Golf was off to a good start in 2020. Unseasonably warm weather led to an early start for golf in parts of the country typically still in their offseason during…
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Harold Varner III leading the way at Charles Schwab Challenge 3rd round
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 13, 2020 Sixteen of the Top 20 players in the world competed, including Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson and Spieth. Where: Colonial Golf Club…
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By James Beatty June 11, 2020 I HAVE BEEN READING THE STATEMENTS FROM SENIOR OFFICIALS FROM VARIOUS LEADING GOLF ORGANIZATIONS OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS. WHILE I BELIEVE ALL ARE…
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Two Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour Players Receive Farmers Insurance® Multi-Year Sponsorships
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMulti-Year Sponsorship from Farmers® secured for Willie Mack III and Kamaiu Johnson to support their APGA Tournament participation through 2021 WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (June 10, 2020) – Farmers Insurance®, one…