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Love, Golf, and Politics, as Tiger Woods’ Confirms Relationship With Vanessa Trump
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods, perhaps the most scrutinized golfer of his generation, has once again made headlines—this time not for winning tournaments, but for his latest romantic choice. In a plot twist…
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Ashaunta Epps to Receive Prestigious Carrie Russell Champion For Change Award at 2025 LPGA Summit
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAshaunta Epps, will officially receive the Inaugural Carrie Russell Champion for Change Award at the 2025 LPGA We Are The Women in Golf Summit Presented by Titleist. This award recognizes…
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Fore More Sunlight? Here’s How Golf Hijacked Daylight Saving Time
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLooking forward to that extra evening sunlight? Good news—daylight saving time is here. And guess who else is loving it? The golf industry, which is lobbying harder for permanent daylight…
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The Dr. Charles L. Sifford Scholarships Supporting HBCU and Golf Management Students, Application Closes May 5, 2025
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCharlie Sifford was the first Black golfer to compete on the PGA Tour. He earned his first PGA victory in 1967 at the Greater Hartford Open, held at Wethersfield Country…
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Michael and Matthew Vital, Twin Golfers, Partner With Dad to Launch New TACO Golf Training Aid
You may know the Vital twins for their numerous achievements on the golf course—winning the Augusta National Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, breaking Sam Snead’s course record, and securing the…
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STEPHEN CURRY’S UNDERRATED GOLF TOUR PRESENTED BY KPMG RETURNS FOR SEASON FOUR, TEEING OFF JUNE 23
San Francisco, CA – March 19, 2025 – Stephen Curry’s groundbreaking UNDERRATED Golf Tour is back for its fourth season in the U.S., once again with the support of KPMG LLP,…
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Master Your Golf Skills with Coach Gladys Lee’s Six-Week Clinics
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCoach Gladys Lee is announcing upcoming lessons and clinics. A six-week clinic begin March 8 at Irving Golf Course and will continue for the next five months from through July…
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How Helyne Joseph is Changing Lives Worldwide With Empowerment Through Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffHelyne Joseph’s journey to success is a testament to perseverance, vision, and an unwavering commitment to using golf and travel as tools for empowerment. Born in Antigua & Barbuda, she…
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6 Black Women Driving Diversity on the Epson Tour: Abe, Crawford, Avery, Uwadia, Oboh and Stackhouse
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Epson Tour is the official qualifying tour for the LPGA Tour, serving as a developmental pathway for professional women golfers. Established in 1981, the tour was originally called the…
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WOCG Announcement for Women’s History Month: The Women of Influence WOCG Trailblazers
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDr. Renee Powell, Gladys Lee and Jan Bel Jan, have spent their lives breaking barriers, building opportunities and pushing to make golf more accessible and enjoyable for players of all…
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Saluting 50 Years of Grit, Guts, and Greatness: Celebrating Lee Elder, First African American to Play in The Masters
Ocala, Florida March 5, 2025 –The Institute of African American Golf History is excited to announce a celebratory event — featuring an exclusive tribute to Lee Elder’s 50th Anniversary of…