(By Howard Bankhead & Steve Mack) For Black History Month 2026, I want to share a story that reminds us that Black history include all different types of people. It…
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March 2026 marks our 23rd year of publishing African American Golfer’s Digest, and I am both grateful and proud of how far we have come. What began as a vision to…
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Don Rea Jr. Ousted from PGA Tour Board Following Ryder Cup Controversy
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPGA of America President Don Rea Jr. has been removed from his seat on the PGA Tour’s policy boards and reassigned to focus on “member-first priorities” for the remainder of…
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APGA Cisco Black History Month Awards recognize PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and Golf Digest’s Tod Leonard for their contributions to the APGA, present Chuck Robbins Scholarship to Florida A&M sophomore Joshua Mitchell
Standout players Kevin Hall, Willie Mack III and Kamaiu Johnson are also honored for their success on the APGA Tour and beyond PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (February 19, 2026) – PGA…
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Tiger Woods hasn’t ruled out a return to the 2026 Masters Tournament despite ongoing recovery challenges, leaving fans hopeful ahead of golf’s first major of the year. Speaking at The…
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The Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA has elected Andre Springs, head golf coach at Livingstone College, to serve as its new president beginning February 1, 2026. Springs has been…
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OMAHA, NE —The African American Golf EXPO & Forum will return January 26–29, 2027, in Orlando, Florida, bringing together golf enthusiasts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, youth, and advocates for diversity within…
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRev. Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights leader, political activist, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. According to family members, he passed away peacefully…
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AUGUSTA, GA (February 16, 2026) — Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that Geoff Yang, of Woodside, Calif., has been named Chairman…
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The HBCU Association of Birmingham is set to host its Inaugural Swinging With Purpose Golf Tournament on April 24, 2026, at Woodward Golf and Country Club in Bessemer, Alabama. The…
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The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour returns this week to one of Florida’s most recognized championship venues for the 2026 APGA Cisco Black History Month Classic at TPC Sawgrass’…
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How to Secure Tickets for the 2026 Masters With Pricing and Full Schedule Details
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 2026 edition of the Masters Tournament will take place April 6–12 at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. As golf’s first major championship of the season,…