Kevin M. Hall, who plays on the SwingThought Pro Golf Tour and the Advocates Pro Golf Tour, has been awarded the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption for the Genesis Open next…
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KayJay McClay Tapped as New PGA Assistant Golf Professional at the Los Angeles Country Club
by Debert Cookby Debert CookA former PGA Golf Management student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) KayJay McClay is the new PGA Assistant Golf Professional at The Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles,…
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Who Will Take the Place of Golf’s Baby Boomers When They Are Gone?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Ted Bishop @ MorningRead.com “(Slightly) better times ahead.” That was the theme of the annual Pellucid/Edgehill “State of the Industry” report, and the golf industry can thank the baby…
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USGA Discloses Big Change at Annual Meeting: Moves to please disabled golfers, Open contestants and others
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWASHINGTON – An expanded tournament schedule, a deeper purse and a simpler rulebook. The U.S. Golf Association, distinguishing itself from other governing bodies in the nation’s capital, rallied together Saturday…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating…
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The LPGA Is More Diverse Than Ever Before, But Is This Enough To Grow the Game?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookGolf, created for and by white men in Scotland in the 1400s, has never exactly been perceived as the paragon of diversity. Even after the sport became more acceptable in…
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INDIANA GOLF Office Tournament Assistant– Internship Resume Deadline – February 8, 2017
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDescription The Indiana Golf Office is looking for motivated, capable and mature applicants to serve as Tournament Assistants for Indiana Golf Association, Indiana Section PGA and Indiana Women’s Golf Association…
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2017 Scholarships will be available March 2017> The LPGA Foundation administers several scholarship programs for young women who enjoy the game of golf and plan to attend college in the…
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BY AAGD STAFF Whenever you venture into your golf bag, pant (or skirt) pocket or such, searching for a golf tee, consider Dr. George F. Grant, an African American…
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Celebrating Black History Month and Those Making History EVERYDAY: Renee Powell
by Debert Cookby Debert CookRenee Powell, PGA/LPGA Member, Head Pro, Clearview Golf Course Renee Powell, PGA/LPGA Member, Head Pro, Clearview Golf Course, is interviewed at the African American Golfer’s Digest Diversity Pavilion by John…
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Top Black Golf Business Leaders Welcomed to the 64th PGA Merchandise Show with AAGD Meet & Greet Opportunity
by Debert Cookby Debert CookIMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: JANUARY 24, 2017 Thousands Expected to Visit Diversity Pavilion Booth & Business Networking Lounge Hosted by National Black Golf Magazine Aiming to…
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(Friday, January 20, 2017) Norman Blanco and Bobby Donson parlayed senior-year internships in the University Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) PGA Golf Management Program into assistant club pro jobs at the…