November 10, 2021 (National Links Trust) The Carl M. Freeman Foundation (CMFF) announces a $600,000 grant to National Links Trust (NLT) over two years. The grant will support the construction…
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November 15, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The late legendary golfer Charlie Sifford turned pro in 1948 but because of his race, he was denied from playing on the PGA…
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Inaugural African American Golf EXPO & Forum Estimated Economic Impact Tops $689k
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNovember 10, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF There was an outstanding success for the Inaugural African American Golf EXPO & Forum and it is evident in a post-event report received…
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The PGA of America Announces Founding Partnership with FairWays to Leadership to Promote Leadership Diversity in Golf Industry
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe PGA will provide two grants to help train leadership cohorts PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. (Nov. 18, 2021) – The PGA of America has announced a founding partnership agreement with FairWays to…
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The Country Club Establishes Lee Elder Internship for 2022 U.S. Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWeeklong initiative, in partnership with the USGA, designed to expose underrepresented individuals to the game and the many career pathways within the $84 billion golf industry. BROOKLINE, Mass. (Nov. 17,…
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PGA of America Offers Short-Term Employment Opportunities in Support of 2022 Major Championships through PGA JobMatch
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2021) – The PGA of America is inviting talent from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in working to support the PGA’s high-profile 2022 Major Championships…
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Black Women in Media host 6th Black Women in Media Conference & Awards
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNovember 16, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Black Women in Media for their 6th Black Women in Media Conference & Awards. The sixth conference and awards will be a hybrid–…
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Caden Cannon has his dad to thank for introducing him to the game of golf. At only 4-years old, he loved watching Tiger Woods on TV and enjoyed growing up…
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The African American Golf Expo & Forum featured in GolfBusiness
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNovember 15, 2021 “In an industry overly focused on what’s wrong with the game, the inaugural African American Golf Expo & Forum was a powerful reminder of why a game…
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Georgians who played on the United Golfers Association circuit helped lay the groundwork for Black golfers to live out their dreams. November 12, 2021 (GOLF GEORGIA) Harold Varner Jr. and…
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November 11, 2021 | By Alonso Espeleta One of the hardest parts of COVID-19 pandemic was adjusting to the new social distancing rules that many nations introduced. It meant for…
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The Calvin Peete Foundation & PGD Global Spotlight Diversity in Golf With Immersive 3-Day Event Presented by Toyota and Southern Company
The 2021 edition of the Calvin Peete Foundation’s annual golf event produced by PGDGlobal surpassed expectations bringing HBCU collegiate players together for aninvigorating match up and informative clinic with professional…