BY HOWARD BANKHEAD On February 20, 2019, Dr. Taylor Byrd, president of the Par Excellence Youth Development (PEYD) Board, a community non-profit and 4-sight partner that works to positively impact the lives of…
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As of February 25, 2019 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Points Rank First Last Total Points WGC – Mexico Championship Points 1 Dustin JOHNSON 872.500 872.500 2 Patrick CANTLAY 130.833 130.833…
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Cannabis tourism could help golf course owners in Canada. Â Could the U.S. next? BY AAGD STAFF Tourism runs through a gamut of industries: medical, pleasure, cultural, business, ecotourism and natural,…
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Lee Elder Will be the first African American to earn the USGA’s highest honor BY AAGD STAFF February 23, 2019 AÂ pioneering force in the game of golf, Lee Elder…
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TIGER WOODS plans to make his 19th Appearance in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWith a victory, eight-time winner Woods could set record for most wins in a single TOUR event ORLANDO, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – On Thursday, fan favorite, former Orlando resident and No.…
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Coach Willie Leon McGee Receives Special City Hall Proclamation During Birthday Week Celebration
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF It was a grand 78th birthday celebration for Coach Willie Leon McGee, as he graciously accepted a proclamation for commendable public service from the Atlanta City Council. …
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Johnathan Johnson selected PGA WORKS Fellow by Middle Atlantic PGA Section
by Debert Cookby Debert CookPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America—in conjunction with the Middle Atlantic PGA Section—has selected Johnathan Johnson, of Fort Washington,…
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40th Neck Bone Golf Tournament Celebrated, but its future tilts on survival
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(February 16, 2019) BY AAGD STAFF 60 players participated in The Snow Bird Open, held at The Country Club Of Miami, Monday, February 11 through  Friday, February 15. Most notable…
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(February 19, 2019) BY AAGD STAFF Chiming in with the times, the PGA Tour has relaxed its standers for player attire guidelines and will now permit golfers to wear shorts during…
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Women of Color Golf Breaking Barriers in Golf Diversity
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(February 18, 2019) ST. PETERSBURG — Clemmie Perry has never been a golf pro. In fact, just five years ago, she had never picked up a golf club. “I…
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(February 17, 2019) BY AAGD STAFF JB Holmes won the Genesis Open (-14) scoring 270 and taking home $1,332,000.00 in winnings. Holmes came from behind to beat Justin Thomas (-13)…
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Registration Open for Peachtree Junior Open presented by PGA TOUR SuperstoreÂ
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDATE: March 30-31st, 2019 LOCATION: The FROG Golf Club, Villa Rica, GA —Green Jackets will be awarded— Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranked Global Junior Golf Ranked Golfweek Ranked FCG Callaway World…