The second annual JIm Thorpe Invitational presented by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (JTI) will again be held at ChampionsGate Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. The event is part of the United…
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Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, was elected to serve as the 67th president of the USGA on February 25 at the Association’s Annual Meeting in Napa, Calif. Perpall will serve…
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Women In Golf Foundation, Inc. Announce Jamie Taylor as Interim Executive Director
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAtlanta, Ga. (February 10, 2023) — The Women In Golf Foundation (WIGF) announces their welcome of Jamie Taylor to the WIGF family as its Interim Executive Director. A true innovator…
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It’s sad to hear that British Broadcasting System (BBC) will no longer be broadcasting Masters coverage. For many years, BBC gave viewers all over the world the opportunity to experience…
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Former Topgolf Executive Brings Record of “Innovation and Growth” to PGA FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 8, 2023) – The PGA of America today announced that former Topgolf executive Craig Kessler has been named…
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Augusta, Georgia resident, professional golfer Jim Dent received the honor of being inducted into The Caddie Hall of Fame in 2022. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game…
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Obama Foundation 2023 Voyager Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Obama Foundation is excited to announce the launch of applications for the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and…
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Kwame Foundation and Lincoln University in Jefferson City announce historic partnership to benefit the HBCUs men’s and women’s golf programs
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Kwame Foundation and Lincoln University have come together for a historic partnership to improve men’s and women’s golf programs and increase access to the sport. Kwame Foundation’s…
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New job portal and workplace inclusion toolkit is latest initiative through Make Golf Your Thing, an industry-wide effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion ORLANDO, FL. (January 24, 2023) – Make Golf…
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Travis Campbell is completing a two-year certification program at Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science. This year, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) member and student at Rutgers Center…
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Patricia Newton-Foster Elected As First-Ever Woman Vice President of Knickerbocker Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffEstablished in 1944, Knickerbocker Golf Club is one of the oldest African American golf clubs still in existence. Based in New Haven, CT, on December 15, 2022 club members elected…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational, Earns $30,000 Check and PGA TOUR exemption into The Honda Classic
Byrd’s third APGA Tour win comes with $30,000 winner’s prize and PGA TOUR exemption into The Honda Classic LA JOLLA, CA – On a cold day in difficult conditions at the…