One of the most significant landmarks in African American golf history may soon enter a new chapter. Hamilton-based US Home LLC, doing business as Lennar, has proposed redeveloping the former…
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Dr. Alfred Seawright Provides the LEO Foundation a Transformational Golf Development Experience for Montgomery Golfers at LPGA International in Daytona Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The LEO Foundation recently provided an outstanding player development opportunity by taking a group of aspiring junior golfers to a five-day elite training camp at LPGA…
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Women In Golf Foundation “Precision & Power Summer Camp” Helps Young Golfers Elevate Their Game
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Women in Golf Foundation is providing aspiring young golfers with an opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for competitive play through its upcoming Precision & Power…
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John Shippen’s Legacy Continues to Shape Golf’s Future Amidst the US Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLong before the names of Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Calvin Peete, and Tiger Woods became synonymous with breaking barriers in golf, a young golfer named John Shippen quietly made history…
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Registration Opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolfers, supporters, and community leaders from across the country are invited to gather in Nashville this September as registration officially opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic,…
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Tampa, Florida, August 11, 2026 — Women of Color Golf (WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) has been selected to receive a 2026 Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2026) – Marcus Byrd was running on adrenaline, so you could forgive him for not realizing he had recorded a major milestone on the APGA Tour. Byrd…
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The PGA High School Golf National Invitational Returns to Pinehurst July 11-20
The nation’s premier high school golfers will compete for team and individual national titles during two championship weeks at the Home of American Golf FRISCO, Texas (July 7, 2026) – For…
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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe history of American golf cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of African Americans who created opportunities for themselves during an era of segregation and exclusion. Among the…
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Hilliard Golf Course Dedication Honors the Legacy of Perseverance and Black Excellence
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., community members, golf enthusiasts, historians, civic leaders, and descendants of Dallas golf pioneers gathered to celebrate an important chapter in American golf history.…
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Meet SGT MAJ Turner Veterans Coalition Foundation Golf Tournament Chairman
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Veterans Coalition Foundation, Inc. is preparing to tee off for a worthy cause as it hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Coalition Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2026, at…
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Make Golf Your Thing Awards Grants to 69 Organizations Nationwide in Support of Expanding Access
Program has supported 200 organizations and awarded $3.5M in grants since 2021 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL. (June 10, 2026) – The Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program will distribute…