75 players, some from as far away as New York State and Washington, DC, enjoyed the 27th Annual Sacramento River City Golf Classic Fundraiser. Lynda Donahue (Fairfield, CA) won the…
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CHICAGO — Should black people go out of their way to patronize black-owned business? Maggie Anderson says they should. In 2008, with the economy in the middle of the worst…
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Billy Gardenhight, Legendary Tournament Director and Big Four Founder, Suffers Leg Amputation
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(Monday, September 12, 2016) News has reached us that Billy Gardenhight, tournament director of Skyview Golf Club in Asheville, NC, and of the founder of the The Big Four (Asheville,…
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Brigadier General George A. Jones, WWII, FDNY Veteran, Dies at age 93
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBrigidare General George A. Jones loved to play golf. He battled racism in the Army to rise through the ranks to brigadier general and faced racism at home only to return…
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Carlos Brown’s Doctors Amputate Top Golf Instructor’s Infected Foot And Lower Leg
by Debert Cookby Debert CookCarlos Brown, an award-winning golf instructor from North Texas and owner of Carlos Brown Golf Academy had his left foot amputated following complications from a blister between his toes that developed…
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Tiger Woods Announces His Plans to Return to Golf in October
by Debert Cookby Debert CookTiger Woods is hoping to make a comeback. It’s been over 12 months since Tiger Woods stepped away from the game competitively to recover from injuries surrounding his years of…
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J.R. Smith Shares The Fairway with Family and Supporters for his 10th Annual Golf Classic
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOn August 18, 2016, Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood, New Jersey hosted J.R. Smith’s tenth annual charity golf tournament. Smith foursome included basketball legend John Starks from the NY…
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(August 31, 2016) BY LJ FINNEY It was 90 degrees and sunny at Bethpage Black, located in Farmingdale, NY where the final round of the Barclays was held on August…
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Advocates Golf Tour Seeks To Expand African American Presence in Golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookRogers Park Golf Course in Tampa, Fla., is fortunate to have Adrian Stills is its Head Golf Professional. Stills’ expertise gives the community at large the many benefits of his…
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The Urban League of Central Carolinas Gears Up for The 2016 Charles Sifford Golf Tournament
by Debert Cookby Debert CookThe Urban League of Central Carolinas will honor the life and legacy of Hall of Fame golfer Charles Sifford at the 2nd Annual Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Legends Tournament…
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Kevin Hall Champion Win Wraps Up 2016 Advocates Pro Tour
by Debert Cookby Debert CookThe Advocates Pro Tour wrapped up the 2016 campaign with its championship event, August 20-21, 2016, at Chester Washington Golf Course, in Los Angeles, Calif. Kevin Hall birdied the final…
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Professional USA Long Driver Maurice Allen Wins Big in Prague and Reaches An Astonishing 438 Yards
by Debert Cookby Debert CookProfessional Long Drive Competitor Maurice Allen was nearly five-thousand miles away from his Pine Hills, Florida home when he claimed the Championship title at the Czech Republic LDET Championship. Allen’s shots:…