[November 15, 2016] Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation, says that when he surveys golf courses around the country, he says he mainly sees two colors: green and white.…
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The lacking of African American Class A PGA professionals has been a long-known fact. And, just this year, the official count still remains at under 40, for those individuals who…
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Sigma Pi Phi Partners with PGA Launch PGA Junior League Golf Pilot Program
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(Nov. 1, 2016) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The PGA of America and national African-American Fraternity Sigma Pi Phi have partnered to launch a PGA Junior League Golf pilot program…
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The annual Yvette Clarke Golf Classic was held at the Marine Park Golf Course on Monday, August 15, 2016. U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke represents the 9th District of New York.…
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U.S. Senators Want The Women’s U.S. Open Moved From Donald Trump’s Golf Course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF October 26, 2016 Three Senate Democrats want the 2017 Women’s U.S. Open moved from a Donald Trump-owned golf course in New Jersey, they said in a letter…
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Minnie L. Mikell Johnson was called to her heavenly home on September 22, 2016. Her last resting place was McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. She was born on May…
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In our commitment to serve towards the greater good of the game, the African American Golfer’s Digest is pleased to offer our compiled list of 501c(3) non-profit organizations that are…
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African American Golfer’s Digest Announces 2017 PGA Show Participation
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFER’S DIGEST PLANS ITS 7TH YEAR OF EXHIBITING AT INDUSTRY LEADING 2017 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW & CONVENTION BLACK GOLF MAGAZINE CONTINUES EFFORTS TO GROW BLACK BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AT…
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Tiger Woods Rebrands his ‘Woods’ charitable event company as TGR Live
by Debert Cookby Debert CookIRVINE, Calif. (October 10, 2016) – Today TGR announced the rebranding of Woods’ charitable event company as TGR Live. Formerly known as the Tiger Woods Charity Event Corporation, the organization…
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Many LPGA players say “No” to moving 2017 U.S. Women’s Open from Donald Trump’s course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookINCHEON, South Korea – LPGA players don’t really have a say in where the U.S. Women’s Open is held. But they do have opinions. Controversy continues to swell over whether…
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Famed Black Pinehurst Caddie Willie McRae to be enshrined in CGA Hall of Fame
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWillie McRae has caddied among the towering longleaf pines of Pinehurst for more than seven decades. On his 10th birthday, his father, also a caddie at Pinehurst, brought Willie to…
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Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf next week official on Friday by committing to the PGA Tour’s season-opening Safeway Open in Napa, California. It is the first tournament…