New national program extends First Tee’s impact to alumni, providing support focused on personal growth, mentorship and financial assistance ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2020) – First Tee, a youth development organization…
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Jackson Park Golf Association Celebrate African American Pioneers during Black History Month
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Demetrice Burgess February 12, 2020–The Jackson Park Golf Association in association with CBB Golf Consultants presented “Celebrating African American Golf Pioneers, Charting a More Diverse Future” a special Black…
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In celebration of Black History Month, All Access Golf presents “Blacks In Golf” African Americans have made major contributions to the game of Golf and still are. The perception of…
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Twin Golfers, Daryl and Derek Crawford Share Their Sibling Rivalry
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFebruary 4, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF A competitive edge is what each of the twin brothers, Daryl and Derek, seek when battling it out on the golf course. Going…
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PGA Tour Caddie Wayne Birch Jr. Inducted into Southern University Sports Hall of Fame
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 29, 2020 Professional PGA Tour Caddie Wayne Birch Jr. received a grand induction into the Southern University Sports Hall of Fame (SUSHOF) in the category of…
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Tiger Woods Announces Joseph Bramlett as Recipient of 2020 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption
by Debert Cookby Debert CookLOS ANGELES (January 28, 2020) – Tiger Woods announced Joseph Bramlett as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial exemption into the 2020 Genesis Invitational field. Awarded since 2009, the exemption…
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NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna Among 9 Mourned in Deadly Helicopter Crash
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 27, 2020 — In July 2014, Bryant was seen striking a golf ball at Kobe hits a golf ball at Matt Barnes’ 2011 Athletes vs. Cancer Tournament. …
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Swing Into Their Dreams: Inaugural HBCU Charity Golf Tournament Set To Aid Students
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 29, 2020 —Entering the tee box this spring will be the inaugural HBCU Swing Into Their Dreams Golf Tournament. Chartered in 2019 with a committed to excellence in…
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2021 African American Golf Expo and Forum Plans Announced at PGA Show
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNew Golf Show Focuses on Increasing Minority Golf Business and Participation NEW YORK, NY (January 23, 2020) — Jim Beatty, President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures and Executive Editor of…
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Diversity Forum Exposes More Truth and Need For More Support of Black-Owned Businesses
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 24, 2020 “For those who were unable to participate in the Diversity Roundtable at the PGA Show, the hug pictured above is more than just a brotherly…
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Actor Don Cheadle to promote public golf and the U.S. Open in new USGA partnership
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF January 24, 2019 55-year old, Kansas City, (M0) native and actor Don Cheadle Jr. has a lot more going on in his life than films and…