BY AAGD STAFF December 19, 2019 18 holes of golf is the only medicine that Eddie Smith Jr. says he needs in fighting his battle against pancreatic cancer. The 76-year-old…
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World Caddie Headquarters send prayers for family and friends Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWORLD CADDIE HQ-PCA GOLF NEWS – Prayers 4 Family & Friends RIP RABBIT = Blessed Holiday & 2020 to ALL & Peace on Earth PALM COAST, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December…
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Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer Memorial Service bares his life’s work as a pioneer for all minorities in golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Clinton M. Bowen What a special privilege it was for me to be in attendance at the Memorial Homegoing Services for our Brother in Golf, Mr. Alfred “Rabbit” Dyer.…
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Vernon Echols, L.O.V.E. GolfTech Tournament Founder, Passes Away
by Debert Cookby Debert CookVernon Lee Echols March 6, 1927 – December 6, 2019 Vernon Lee Echols was one of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. James and Leola Echols of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was…
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Alton Duhon, Former PGA Tour Player, Celebration of Life Planned at Chester Washington Golf Course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJanuary 5, 1925 – November 4, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF December 11, 2019 — A celebration of the life of former professional golfer Alton Duhon will be held on December…
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PNC Father Son Challenge December 5-8 Finishes at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY JOHN PERRY December 9, 2019 The 2019 Father Son Challenge came down to a 3-way sudden-death playoff between Team Lehman, Team Goosen, and Team Langer. Legendary Champions…
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Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer, Gary Player’s legendary looper and Caddie Hall of Famer passes
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook* VIEW MEMORIAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS AT THE VERY BOTTOM December 9, 2019 The era of black caddies ruling the tour fairways is a distant memory and there are only a…
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BY AAGD STAFF December 9, 2019 Down under is taking on a whole new meaning as the U.S. Presidents Cup team arrived in Melbourne, Australia for this week’s matches. Under…
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PNC Father Son Challenge December 5-8 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDecember 7, 2019 South-African and two-time U.S Open winner, Retief Goosen and his 16-year-old son, Leo, fired an opening round of 58 (-14) to set up a two-shot lead over…
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How golfer turned business professional, Olajuwon Ajanaku, made his brand a lifestyle
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy LJ Finney (December 10, 2019)— On the street in Detroit, Michigan, a stranger stopped Olajuwon Ajanaku, who was wearing his “Eastside Golf” sweatshirt and said, “Bro, I saw that…
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Professional Golf Products and Services (PGPS) Steaming Exhibition Jan. 22-24, 2020
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF December 6, 2019 The public is invited to join the African American Golfer’s Digest online, January 22, 23, 24, 2020 for three straight days of live…