BY AAGD STAFF (OCTOBER 21, 2019) The excitement has been building for the opening of Michael Jordan’s golf course “The Grove Golf Club XXIII” which is nearing completion in Martin…
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Amputee golfer Chris Osborne prepares for Inaugural GSGA Adaptive Golf Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Bob Thibodeau October 2019 The team of Bob Thibodeau, Chris Osborne, Tom Hartzell, and Marcus Williams gathered on a brilliant, Saturday, October 12 morning at the Bobby Jones golf…
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The DFW Fairway Divas bringing women into the game of golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOCTOBER 18, 2019 —The DFW Fairway Divas, formerly known as the Roaring Lambs Fairway Seekers, is actively engaging with lady golfers all across the Dallas, TX area. Lead by their President, Dr. Sheron…
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“Four Centuries in a Weekend”: Documentary of the First African American-Owned Golf and Country Club
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(OCTOBER 18, 2019) The public is invited to attend “Four Centuries in a Weekend,” a John Shippen exhibition and documentary film that chronicles the first African American-owned golf and country…
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African American Co-founders of The St. James Sports Complex Ink Deal with TaylorMade
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSpringfield, Va. – (October 17, 2019) – The St. James, the premier sports, wellness and entertainment destination in the country, announced today partnerships with TaylorMade and Tecnifibre, the leading golf…
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Elijah Cummings, Baltimore congressman and civil rights leader, dies at 68
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOCTOBER 17, 2019, BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said.…
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Harold Varner III makes $5,000 donation to first all-black golf team to win state championships
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (OCTOBER 16, 2019) Earlier this year during spring golf season, the Drew Charter men’s golf team from Atlanta made history as they won the Class A Public…
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Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group Continues Fight Against Fake Golf Equipment With Announcement of Latest Raid
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOCTOBER 14, 2019—The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) has announced its latest raid as part of its fight against fake golf equipment. During the raids, authorities in…
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Tiger’s Hero World Challenge Boasts Heavy American Field of Players
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 10, 2019–(Golfchannel) The 18-man field for the upcoming Hero World Challenge is nearly finalized and will include a lot of red, white and blue. Tournament officials have announced the…
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Quincy Heard, PGA to Lead Alabama State University Department Golf Programs as New Head Coach
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMONTGOMERY, Ala. | October 10, 2019 The Alabama State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the hiring of Quincy Heard, PGA to lead the golf programs Thursday morning. Heard comes…
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BY AZIZ ADETIMIRIN (October 10, 2019) Travel insurance can be valuable if you would lose a lot of money in nonrefundable deposits if you had to cancel your trip. More…
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PGA REACH Launches $300,000 CrowdRise Campaign in Support of 3rd Annual PGA National Day of HOPE on Veterans Day
(October 8, 2019)–PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2019) – On this date in 1954, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower, a former Army General and war hero, adopted a proclamation calling…