Charlie Sifford, a legend in his own time, is again receiving honors that crown him as a true ambassador and champion of golf. Sifford, the first Black golfer to join…
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Michael Jordan Calls President Obama’s golf game ‘S#$%y,’
by Debert Cookby Debert CookIt takes a lot of impudence to diss the President of the United States of America, but for Michael Jordan, his remarks, throwing shade at President Obama’s golf game, came…
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Dr. William “Bill” Dickey, president emeritus and founder of the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) passed away at age 84. For over 30-years the BDSA has raised more than $3.1…
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Charlie Sifford may soon join an extraordinary group of icons and others as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
by Debert Cookby Debert CookPGA Professional Charlie Sifford may soon join an extraordinary group of icons and others as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, according to ongoing efforts by those who love Sifford and…
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Paula Pearson Tucker receives sponsor’s exemption to play in the LPGA Legends Tour, November 8-9, 2014 at Seagate CC in Delray Beach, Florida
by Debert Cookby Debert CookPaula Pearson-Tucker: The Heart Of A Champion Paula Pearson Tucker knows a thing or two about possibilities. And opportunity. And at one time she was the only active African…
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Sadena Parks Becomes 5th Black Female to Play on LPGA Tour, Finishes 4th on Symetra Tour Money List to Earn Fully Exempt LPGA Card
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAtlanta, GA-Sadena Parks, a Raleigh, North Carolina native, made history at the Sept. 18-20 SYMETRA Tour Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida becoming only the fifth African American female to receive…
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Ginger Howard Medals at LPGA Tour Q-School For Second Time, Qualifying For Tournament Stage II
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFriday the 13th is viewed as a day of jinx by many, but this September day started off filled with hope by professional golfer Ginger Howard. In the end, the…
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Bakari Bolden Aiming Straight For A Future In Golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBakari Bolden is an 18-year old freshman who plays on the University of Southern California (USC) “Trojans” Men’s Golf Team. Bakari is a great student and has a solid golf background with proven records of…
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Throngs of visitors stopped by the African American Golfer’s Digest exhibit booth #2005 during the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) 36th Annual Conference and Exposition, held September 16-20, 2014 at…
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The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Welcoming Women Members
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(September 18, 2014)–Following 260 years of male-only membership at one of the oldest clubs in the world, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has voted overwhelmingly in…
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Founded in 1944, The Knickerbocker Golf Club is one of the oldest African American Golf clubs in the United States. The Club has been a center for golf, social and recreational activities…
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Leading Golf Agencies Respect The Contributions From Black Americans Enough To Display It At The Highest Level.
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOn Friday, May 2, 2014, I visited the World Golf Hall of Fame, located in St Augustine, FL. The reason for the visit was to participate in the opening ceremony…