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(March 1, 2019) Los Angeles County has announced this listing of golf-related open bids along with many other Open Bids in various industries which can be searched by Commodity Description, County…

  April 29, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF Life was wonderful for 18-year-old Kimberly Aiken, becoming the first African American from South Carolina to win Miss South Carolina.  Then, just two…

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…

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…

Cannabis tourism could help golf course owners in Canada.  Could the U.S. next? BY AAGD STAFF Tourism runs through a gamut of industries: medical, pleasure, cultural, business, ecotourism and natural,…

  Lee Elder Will be the first African American to earn the USGA’s highest honor BY AAGD STAFF February 23, 2019 A pioneering force in the game of golf, Lee Elder…

With 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.…

BY 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. …

  PALM 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,…

(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…

(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…

  (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…