The Excel Youth Academy is kicking off its 2025 season on March 23 with an exciting Open House event that combined culinary creativity, outdoor fun, and an introduction to a…
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Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow was another reminder of his growing dominance in professional golf. With a final-round 71, he secured his third career major…
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APGA Foundation Swings Big with $30K Wildfire Relief Donation in Pasadena
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe APGA Foundation has donated $30,400 to the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena and First Tee – Greater Pasadena to aid in fire relief for the Altadena community, which…
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Kennie Sims Steps Forward After Transforming Golf’s Community Reach
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffKennie Sims, MBA, PGA—a longtime advocate for equity, inclusion, and growth in the game of golf—has announced his resignation from his role as Senior Director of Impact at the PGA…
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LaRee Sugg, Former LPGA Pro Earns Masters Degree While Leading in College Athletics
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCongratulations continue to pour in for LaRee Sugg, who recently earned her Master of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia. Sugg, who serves as the university’s…
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Florida resident Chase Johnson Returns to Port St Lucie to Defend His APGA Crown, May 18-20 at PGA Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffBoynton Beach resident and two-time APGA Player of the Year Chase Johnson will return to defend his title at the APGA at Port St. Lucie, taking place May 18 to…
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Sharpe James, former Newark Mayor and State Senator, Dies at 89
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSharpe James, a dynamic and often controversial figure in New Jersey politics, passed away on May 11, 2025 at the age of 89 after a series of illnesses. He was…
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FM Championship Volunteer Opportunity – Join the Team Behind the Scenes
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe FM Championship is actively seeking volunteers to support all aspects of tournament operations during this exciting week-long event, August 21-31. As an official stop on the LPGA Tour, the…
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Hear How Jim Beatty is Building Equity Through Golf — Tune In Opus Network on June 3rd
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJim Beatty is a powerhouse in the world of golf, a visionary leader whose influence extends well beyond the fairway. As the Founder and President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures,…
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How The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies is “Gaming For Good”
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThis summer, golfers and supporters of education alike will gather for a special occasion with purpose behind every swing. The Gaming for Good Golf Open, hosted by the American Foundation…
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12 teams of Veterans kick off PGA Championship week;May 12, 2025, Named “PGA HOPE Day” In North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina (May 12, 2025) – The 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup…
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Native Links, The Surprising History of the First Native Americans in Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNative Links, by author Dr. Mark Wagner, is a powerful and revelatory exploration of Indigenous contributions to American golf—a part of the game’s history too often overlooked. This compelling work…