In 1954, against the backdrop of the Great Migration of African Americans from the South following World War II, the Western States Golf Association (WSGA) emerged. Born out of the…
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Since 2017, Morgan Stanley has donated $5,000 for each eagle made at THE PLAYERS Championship to First Tee. This year, to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary, Morgan Stanley is giving…
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Charlotte, North Carolina, March 7, 2024 — Greenwood GOLF, a trailblazer in fostering diversity within the golfing community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Minority GOLF…
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Black Girls Golf introduces the Learn. Practice. Play. Beginner Clinic, a comprehensive program tailored for individuals stepping into the world of golf. Priced at a single fee of $350, participants…
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LeBron James and Drake Join Forces For a Significant PGA Tour Investment
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffEarlier this year, the PGA Tour forged a partnership with Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a collective of sports proprietors spearheaded by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). SSG pledged a $1.5 billion…
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Renee Powell’s contributions to the world of golf, as well as her pioneering role as the second Black woman to join the LPGA, are truly commendable. It’s great to see…
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LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 2, 2024) – The United States Golf Association has selected Tiger Woods as the recipient of this year’s Bob Jones Award, the USGA’s highest honor, in…
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“Charlie Woods, 15-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, stumbled in a PGA Tour pre-qualifier on Thursday, February 23, enduring a tumultuous journey marked by a 12-stroke mishap on a…
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Transform Your Game With 90-Day Virtual Group Golf Training Program Presented by Golf Women Mean Business
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Golf Women Mean Business organization is set to launch its 2nd exclusive 90-Day Group Golf Training Program, designed to transform business professionals into “Business Golf” professionals. The program will…
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LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 29, 2024) – The USGA announced today that it has received a donation of memorabilia related to Dr. Charlie Sifford, a pioneer of the game who…
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Florida A&M, Miles College, and Howard University Win Inaugural HBCU Collegiate Championship Presented By Arcis Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDallas, TX (Feb. 29, 2024) — In the debut of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Collegiate Golf Championship, presented by Arcis Golf, the golf teams from Florida A&M…
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Olajuwon Ajanaku’s Impactful White House Appearance Feeling fortunate to share his story and passion for transforming the game of golf in a unique way, Olajuwon Ajanaku, Founder of Eastside Golf,…