On Tuesday, during Players Championship week, the First Tee held a celebration for Coach Robert Young, who’s been with First Tee – North Florida for 20 years. Coach Young was…
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Jacksonville Natives Stephen and Tanya Harris Enjoy the Action at The Players.
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 50th Players Golf Championship markes a significant milestone in the world of golf, drawing enthusiasts and spectators alike to witness top PGA Tour players compete at the highest level.…
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This week’s Players Championship, May 14-17, once again proceeds without Tiger Woods gracing the field. But the question lingers: why is the two-time winner absent from TPC Sawgrass this year?…
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Brandon Johnson sets the stage for his unique style, launches his design firm
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn a 2021 interview with The New York Times, Brandon Johnson articulated his philosophy on golf course design, emphasizing the creation of something “fun, engaging, and interesting strategically.” While this…
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In 2023, an estimated 26.6 million Americans took to the golf course, marking the most significant single-year surge in participation since the historic “Tiger Slam” of 2001, when Tiger Woods’ unprecedented achievement…
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At a press conference preceding the 50th Players Championship this week, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan assumed the spotlight, addressing a range of topics and expressing unwavering confidence in the…
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Shyla Brown Clinches Victory at 25th Kathy Whitworth Invitational
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCongratulations to Shyla Brown for winning the 25th Kathy Whitworth Invitational presented by Louella & Nicholas Martin Foundation. The event was held at Mira Vista Country Club, March 10-12 ,and…
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PGA WORKS Fellowship Program Adds Five Positions in 2024; Alumni Thriving in the Golf and Sports Industry
PGA WORKS Fellowship expands to 30 locations nationwide;Program backed by over 80% job placement rate FRISCO, Texas (March 11, 2024) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable…
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Western States Golf Association 70th Annual Championship: A Celebration of Golf and Social Justice
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn 1954, against the backdrop of the Great Migration of African Americans from the South following World War II, the Western States Golf Association (WSGA) emerged. Born out of the…
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Since 2017, Morgan Stanley has donated $5,000 for each eagle made at THE PLAYERS Championship to First Tee. This year, to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary, Morgan Stanley is giving…
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Charlotte, North Carolina, March 7, 2024 — Greenwood GOLF, a trailblazer in fostering diversity within the golfing community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Minority GOLF…
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Black Girls Golf introduces the Learn. Practice. Play. Beginner Clinic, a comprehensive program tailored for individuals stepping into the world of golf. Priced at a single fee of $350, participants…