Advocates Pro Golf Association Celebrates 10th Season Eleven years ago, former PGA TOUR pro Adrian Stills was invited to conduct a golf clinic in Las Vegas. He stood on the…
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Gary Player’s son arrested and jailed for fraud, over 2018 Masters incident
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(January 31, 2019) Â Wayne Player, the son of professional golfer Gary Player, has had a rough end to January, as he was arrested last week in Georgia on a fraud…
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Celebrating Some of Golf’s Great Heroes During Black History Month – February 2019
by Debert Cookby Debert CookCHARLIE SIFFORD Born on June 2, 1922, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charles Sifford developed a passion for golf, going on to win multiple Negro Open championships and challenging the…
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(January 31, 2019) One way that Midnight Golf Program (MGP) helps students prepare for college is by helping them explore different areas of study. With the help of university…
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Tim O’Neal Receives Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption to Play in 2019 Genesis Open
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy AAGD STAFF (January 30, 2019) Tiger Woods made an exciting announcement on Wednesday, naming professional golfer Tim O’Neal a recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption. Â The exemption…
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First-Ever African American Golf Museum on Wheels Revving Up to Tour Across the United States
by Debert Cookby Debert CookABOUT THE EXHIBIT: 1,000 square feet of exhibit space 53 foot double expandable trailer Handicap accessibility – Wheelchair lift Where will this exhibition travel? Revving up to go…
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BY AAGD STAFF (January 28, 2019) “Got to have these little goals when I’m not in contention to win a tournament,” Woods said. “Still something positive to end the week…
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Powell family to receive 2019 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA
by Debert Cookby Debert CookLawrence, Kan. – The Powell family of Canton, Ohio, who were pioneers in breaking down racial barriers in the game of golf, will be the recipient of the 2019 Old…
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2019 PGA Merchandise Show, My Point of View for Growing a More Inclusive Event
by James Beattyby James BeattyBY JIM BEATTY (January 26, 2019) The PGA Merchandise Show and Convention is the golf industry’s leading trade-only event. In his AAGD article on the 2016 PGA Show, renown…
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Jeff Dunovant, PGA, Named PGA Merchandiser of the Year for Public Golf Courses by the Georgia Section, PGA of America
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (January 25, 2019) The award for PGA Merchandiser of the Year for Public Golf Courses by the Georgia Section of the PGA of America was presented to…
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Mackenzie Mack, PGA/LPGA, Recognized with Two Top Leadership Awards During 2019 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (January 23, 2019) “Two awards in two nights!” is how 31-year-old professional golfer Mackenzie Mack, PGA/LPGA, described it in her own words, during an absolutely phenomenal round of…
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(January 24, 2019) For the last 16 years, Richard Degree has worked in the golf industry as a Professional Player and General Manager. He has spent time teaching others…