The inaugural Sapphire Golf Tour arrived at the Country Club at Woodmore in Prince George’s County, Maryland on August 26. The arrival marked a historic moment—this professional tour is the…
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African American Golf Expo Launches Campaign to Grow Community Impact
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe African American Golf Expo & Forum, founded in 2021, had become a vital platform uniting golfers, small businesses, and industry leaders. To continue serving its community-driven mission, it has…
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The Golf Club of Dallas, originally established in 1954 as Oak Cliff Country Club, has long been a cornerstone of Dallas golf. Once the home of the Byron Nelson Classic,…
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Eastside Golf’s Vision Celebrated at Martha’s Vineyard Thurgood Marshall College Fund CEO Impact Event
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently held its inaugural CEO Impact Luncheon and Golf Classic on Martha’s Vineyard, August 11, bringing together leaders, innovators, and supporters dedicated to advancing…
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Why Are There No African Americans Among the PGA of America 2025-26 PGA LEAD Class?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookThe PGA of America recently announced its 2025–26 PGA LEAD Class, naming 15 professionals from across the country to join its flagship leadership development program. Designed to mentor and prepare…
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Elite Student Athletes Find Your Perfect Learning Path at the USPA Virtual Open House
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor decades, young athletes pursuing excellence in their chosen sport have faced the same dilemma: how to balance the demanding schedules of training and competition with the equally important responsibility…
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AFRICA: Uganda’s Junior Golf Team Bounces Back, Learns Key Lessons on Regional Stage
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffMauritius recently hosted the Africa Region VI Junior Team Championship—a tournament less focused on winning and more on cultivating experience, exposure, and poise on championship-calibre courses. For Uganda, the opening…
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The Jackson T. Stephens Cup Announces Individual Invitations for Upcoming Fifth Annual Tournament
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (August 26, 2025) — The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (The JTS Cup), collegiate golf’s premier event, announced today special invitations to twelve elite players from Historically Black Colleges…
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Jamaican Golfers Shine Amid Adversity at the Junior Pan American Games
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe second Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay brought together nearly 4,000 of the continent’s top youth athletes across 42 sports, and golf made its debut on the schedule,…
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University South Florida Unveils Bold Plans for Mixed-Use “Fletcher District” on Former Golf Course
The University of South Florida (USF) has revealed its most comprehensive vision yet for transforming the site of its closed Claw golf course into a vibrant, mixed-use community known as…
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Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A announced jointly today plans to align aspects of the qualification criteria for the Masters Tournament and The Open, awarding invitations to winners/top finishers…
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Shinnecock Golfers Association Hosts 2025 Annual Tournament
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Shinnecock Golfers Association (SGA) hosted its 16th Annual Golf Tournament on September 22, 2025, continuing its tradition of promoting youth education and well-being through the sport of golf. This…