By 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. 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…
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Black College Golf Coaches’ Association Hosts First-Ever HBCU Golf Legends Invitational
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(January 24, 2019) The Black College Golf Coaches’ Association (NBCGCA), a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to bringing together like minds in sport, hosted its first-ever HBCU Golf…
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2019 PGA Show a MAJOR of Golf Business, still lacks strong African American participation
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF “I attended Wednesday’s PGA Show, January 23, and like the average spectator there on the floor for the opening day of the exhibits and educational conference, I just…
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January 24, 2019 AUGUSTA, Ga. – The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America today announced the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season. Online registration…
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PGA of America Announces Open Registration for Newly Re-Branded 33rd PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, formerly known as the PGA Minority Collegiate Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJanuary 22, 2019 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – The PGA of America has opened registration for the 33rd PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship (most recently known as the PGA Minority Collegiate…