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.…
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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 Superstore
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…
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United Black Golfer’s Association Honored with Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFidelity Lodge 97 Honors UBGA with its Martin Luther King Jr. Humanity Award BY AAGD STAFF Vernel Bennett, president, and co-founder of the United Black Golfers Association accepted the Martin…
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Powell Family Honored with The 2019 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA
by Debert Cookby Debert CookIt was a grand celebration for PGA/LPGA legend Renee Powell and her brother, Golf Course Superintendent Larry Powell, when the Powell family received the Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf…
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“Talk Birdie to Me” Podcast with Cheyenne Woods and Shasta Averyhardt
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(February 15, 2019) BY AAGD STAFF “Talk Birdie To Me” podcast hostess Anya Alvarez talks with LPGA Tour players Cheyenne Woods and Shasta Averyhardt on Episode 1…
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Matthew Vital, Bethlehem 8th-Grader Headed to the Masters for Drive, Chip & Putt Finals
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (February 14, 2019) – In the event that he finds the opportunity at the 2019 Masters, Matthew Vital of Bethlehem, Penn., intends to bravely approach Tiger Woods…