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  September 30, 2019 — Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington, NY welcomed the United Black Golfers Association (UBGA) for their UBGA 5th Anniversary Scholarship Golf Classic.  The day-long outing satisfied 163 attendees with…

BY AAGD STAFF September 26, 2019 Zion Lateef Williamson may turn heads on the basketball court, but as a golfer—well, he is still learning how to keep his eye on…

BY AAGD STAFF September 26, 2019 Located just a short 30-minute ride from Pittsburgh (PA) in Allegheny Township is River Forest Country Club.  “The Freeport, PA course is challenging, yet fun to play…

BY AAGD STAFF SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 —Industry experts gathered at East Lake Golf Course to share a wealth of information on opportunities in the golf industry.  Leading the charge was…

July 28, 2019   |   BY AAGD STAFF The Knickerbocker Golf Club Inc. held its 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala and Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 27, 2019 with hundreds of well-wishers…

Born in Tishomingo, OK, Spiller moved to Tulsa as a nine-year-old to live with his father where he quickly learned the drawbacks of being black in America. One day, he…

BY AAGD STAFF – AUGUST 30, 2019 The overtake has been accomplished by South Korean professional golfer Jin Young Ko, who on Thursday, broke one of Tiger Woods’ playing records.  The…

BY AAGD STAFF August 27, 2019 Tiger Woods had numerous health issues this season and, yet, the physical challenges are still upon him. Seemingly, when he gets one thing fixed…

  AUGUST 28, 2019–Beginning at 10 a.m., 30 teams of 4 players will compete in a scramble format on the Donald Ross-designed course. And, of course, Herb Dixon will be…

  AUGUST 25, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF Hampton University women’s golf team member Jakari Harris was one of 10 recipients of the George A. Christenberry Award presented during the Spring…

  By Pete McDaniel Freelance Writer   (August 25, 2019) Atlanta, Ga.—The refurbished homes along a threesome of thoroughfares (Memorial Drive, Alston Drive SE and Second Ave. SE), some of…

BY JOHN PERRY Hitting the “Hope Shot”.  Hailey Fisher, a 14-year-old Atlanta, Ga resident who is part of The First Tee of Metro Atlanta, was selected to hit the first…