The United Black Golfers Association Inc. (UBGA) is entering a new chapter as its founding president, Vernel Bennett, prepares to step down at the end of 2025 after more than…
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A Strong Summer Surge for Charlie Woods; Posts Another Big Win
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCharlie Woods is on fire this 2025 season, and his momentum just keeps building. Fresh off another impressive showing in the junior division, Charlie lit up the fairways at the…
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Michele Samuels, Detroit Golf Club’s First Black Woman President Is A Descendant Of An Underground Railroad Conductor
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDetroit Golf Club’s first Black woman president comes from a powerful lineage of trailblazing leaders. Michele Samuels has become the first Black woman to be named president of the prestigious…
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Florida A&M Athletics Director Angela Suggs’ Alleged Casino Spending at Previous Job Revealed
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAccording to Casino.org, on Monday, June 9, Angela Suggs was charged with first-degree felony grand theft and third-degree felony scheme to defraud her previous employer, Florida Sports Foundation. The 55-year-old,…
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Arrest affidavit details fraud and theft allegations against FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs From Previous Job
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFlorida A&M University faces uncertainty after the arrest of Athletic Director Angela Suggs, just two months into her tenure. Suggs is now under criminal investigation by the Florida Department of…
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First Tee National Championship returns to University of Notre Dame for 2025, showcasing young golf talent from across the U.S.
SOUTH BEND, IND. (June 23, 2025) – National youth development organization First Tee is proud to announce its 2025 National Championship will take place June 23-26 at the University of Notre…
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Angela Suggs Criminal Investigation Raises Questions for FAMU Sports
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWhat lies ahead for Florida A&M University athletics following the arrest of Athletic Director Angela Suggs remains uncertain. Suggs, who was just two months into her tenure at FAMU, is…
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Chris Word, Chairman of the Board of NBGM announced that the Opus Organization based in Stratford, Connecticut has joined the National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers (NABGM). Chairman Word stated,…
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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A man faces a felony charge after police said he ran away from a golf cart crash that left multiple people injured. Craighead County District Court…
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Detroit native Joe Hooks captures THE JOHN SHIPPEN Men’s Invitational Presented by Rocket, secures exemption into PGA TOUR’s Rocket Classic
Hooks, who grew up playing at Detroit Golf Club, will make his PGA TOUR debut in the Rocket Classic, scheduled for Thursday-Sunday at DGC DETROIT (June 22, 2025) – Joe Hooks…
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Golf courses across the United States are experiencing a significant upswing in interest from younger players. According to golf.com, youth participation in the sport surged by 76 percent during 2020…
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SITD Foundation Scholarship Application Season Opens for HBCU Students Nationwide
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Swing Into Their Dreams Foundation awards academic scholarships each year to deserving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The annual application period opens in April, with all…