Two young golfers, Makenna Rodriguez and Leiahnni Smith, had the opportunity to play in the Pro-Am at the Aramco Team Series, Ladies European Tournament (LET), Florida event presented by Aramco.…
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LIV Golf is experiencing a significant boost in momentum following Brooks Koepka’s victory at the PGA Championship, and they are set to carry that energy into the upcoming tournament at…
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Micaiah Joubert Makes History as Timberview High School’s First African American Golf Scholarship Recipient
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn a momentous afternoon at Timberview High School, history was made as Micaiah Joubert, a talented student-athlete, completed a groundbreaking signing ceremony. On Friday, April 28 at 2:00 pm, Joubert…
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Last month, Women In Golf Foundation (WIGF) hosted their 28th National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship with a combination of D1 and D2 Women’s Golf Teams from HBCUs and predominantly Black institutions.…
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FUNDED BY: PRIME PUTT Eligibility Requirements Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate Gender: Woman/Female-identifying Sport/Hobby: Golf Golf has traditionally been a mostly male-dominated sport, with limited opportunities for…
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Howard Bankhead, Visionary Entrepreneur, Gains Prestigious Induction into African American Golfers Hall of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffHoward Bankhead, a 1981 Alabama State University graduate, dedicated servant member of his community, and Founder of several youth development programs including the Tennessee Valley Youth Golf Development, The First…
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLO. May 16, 2023 – Empower announced today it will sponsor professional golfer Wyatt Worthington II, whose achievements include a recent win at the APGA Tour at TPC Las Vegas and…
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Howard Uni. Becomes 24th Partner School; Western State Golf Association Program’s First HBCU
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGLENVIEW, Ill. – The Western Golf Association’s (WGA) acclaimed Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) announced its first two students will begin attending Howard University in Washington, D.C., as incoming freshmen this fall.…
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 16, 2023) – 82 grassroots golf organizations, charitable organizations or programs dedicated to increasing golf participation among those who are underrepresented in the sport, will receive a…
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Harold Varner III closes with a 61, finishes fourth At LIV Tulsa, earns cool $1 million
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffHarold Varner III showcased his exceptional golfing skills and remarkable resilience at the LIV Tulsa tournament, closing with an impressive round of 61 to secure a fourth-place finish. Varner’s stellar…
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The PGA Works Junior Championship in Birmingham, Alabama did not disappoint. The experience for the juniors was incredible from the time I pulled into Shoal Creek golf club until the…
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KAMAIU JOHNSON DELIVERS FINAL ROUND 61 TO TAKE APGA AT TPC SCOTTSDALE TITLE
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSCOTTSDALE, AZ. (May 9, 2023) – Kamaiu Johnson, the longtime APGA Tour star and PGA TOUR Latinoamerica competitor, fired a sizzling, 10-under par 61 to run away from the field…
