October 5, 2021 It is sometimes difficult to fathom, but the media circus has travelled with Tiger Woods since before even Twitter and Facebook dominated our world. As a reminder,…
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Ken Bentley, APGA Tour CEO, thanks supporters for $52k+ raised through his birthday wish
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 4, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF CEO of the APGA Tour and Advocates Foundation Ken Bentley is absolutely elated by the overwhelming response received from a birthday wish that…
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Swinging for the Fairways : Once junior golf lagged behind other youth sports, but with the emergence of Tiger Woods, the game’s popularity has exploded.
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 5, 2021 | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES “I like to putt,” says Faith De Guzman, 8, as she struggles to explain why she likes golf. Asked if she knows…
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3 Alabama golfers attacked, beaten by camouflaged people hiding in woods
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Associated Press Published: Sep. 30, 2021 at 5:14 PM GMT Three Alabama golfers were injured over the weekend after several individuals dressed in camouflage attacked them at a golf course, according…
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NY Mayor De Blasio Tees Off Trump at Bronx Golf Course: Homeless Shelter Operator Set to Evict the Ex-President
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWhile Donald Trump battles Bill de Blasio over the mayor’s decision to dump the former president as operator of a Bronx golf course, the city is playing through — proposing…
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Isaiah Marseille, 14-Year-Old First Tee MET NY participant, invited to the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSeptember 28, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF First Tee and PGA TOUR Champions announced the 81 First Tee participants selected to play in the 2021 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the…
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James Beatty, Jr. ’70 is the recipient of the 2021 Honor D Award. This award is presented to former Doane University athletes who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service in their life’s…
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United States team wins 43rd Ryder Cup, as BMW showcases Worldwide Partner of legendary international team competition
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBMW Group: MUNICH, Germany -September 27, 2021 – The sporting world had to wait patiently for three years for the43rd Ryder Cup – but it was worth it. The US and…
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Can you believe it? Tiger Woods is NOT going to be part of the Ryder Cup team this year
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSeptember 27, 2021 BY KANE HARRY WILLIAM Every sport has one tournament, competition, or single match that stands out more than any other. The one that doesn’t necessarily happen too…
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Black Golf Directory 2nd Annual Virtual Career Fair Starts Today, Sept. 27
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSeptember 27, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Opportunities and information will abound this week as the Black Golf Directory (BGD) hosts its Virtual Career Fair, September 27- October 8. The…
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AATQ Team Journey “A Winning Experience” at the African American Golf EXPO & Forum
by Debert Cookby Debert CookSeptember 26, 2021 | BY JEFFREY JC CALLAWAY The journey for the African American Tour Quest (AATQ) team’s travel to Marietta, GA from Northern California began with a phone call…
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Saturday – September 25, 2021 Submitted by John Love Harry L. Jones, Sr. Golf Course at Renaissance Park- Charlotte, North Carolina Five 2-Person Teams 10 Players James “Slim” Bouler-Dan Bentley …