VALDOSTA, GA-October 11, 2019 On a sunny, very balmy, fall day, the 100 Black Men of Valdosta, Georgia held their annual golf tournament on October 11 at Kinderlou Golf Course. Kinderlou…
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BY AAGD STAFF October 22, 2019 — Mack Champ, grandfather of two-time PGA Tour winner Cameron Champ, has passed away at the age of 78, in the home of his son, in…
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October 22, 2019—East Palo Alto T-Ball Pitching Machine struck another home run, this time it was on the golf course during their 15th Annual Golf Classic. The fundraising event attracted…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2019) – The United States Postal Service announced today that it will be recognizing Arnold Palmer with the issuance of a nationwide stamp as a part…
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Michael Jordan’s high-end private golf course, The Grove XXIII, nearing completion
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY 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…