Long before the names of Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Calvin Peete, and Tiger Woods became synonymous with breaking barriers in golf, a young golfer named John Shippen quietly made history…
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Registration Opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolfers, supporters, and community leaders from across the country are invited to gather in Nashville this September as registration officially opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic,…
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Tampa, Florida, August 11, 2026 — Women of Color Golf (WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) has been selected to receive a 2026 Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2026) – Marcus Byrd was running on adrenaline, so you could forgive him for not realizing he had recorded a major milestone on the APGA Tour. Byrd…
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The PGA High School Golf National Invitational Returns to Pinehurst July 11-20
The nation’s premier high school golfers will compete for team and individual national titles during two championship weeks at the Home of American Golf FRISCO, Texas (July 7, 2026) – For…
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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe history of American golf cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of African Americans who created opportunities for themselves during an era of segregation and exclusion. Among the…
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Hilliard Golf Course Dedication Honors the Legacy of Perseverance and Black Excellence
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., community members, golf enthusiasts, historians, civic leaders, and descendants of Dallas golf pioneers gathered to celebrate an important chapter in American golf history.…
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Meet SGT MAJ Turner Veterans Coalition Foundation Golf Tournament Chairman
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Veterans Coalition Foundation, Inc. is preparing to tee off for a worthy cause as it hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Coalition Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2026, at…
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We’ve compiled a list of some of the best golf instructors in the country that we could find. Work on your game while supporting these industry professionals, make contact and…
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Make Golf Your Thing Awards Grants to 69 Organizations Nationwide in Support of Expanding Access
Program has supported 200 organizations and awarded $3.5M in grants since 2021 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL. (June 10, 2026) – The Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program will distribute…
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Cohen Private Ventures Expands Sports Portfolio with WTGL New York, Joining TGL’s New York Golf ClubNEW YORK – June 9, 2026 – TMRW Sports announced Steve Cohen as a founding…
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Linnet E. Carty, Senior Director of Community Engagement for Arcis Golf, Among African American Golfers Hall of Fame Honorees
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLinnet E. Carty, Senior Director of Community Engagement for Arcis Golf, was honored at the 21st Annual African American Golfers Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of…