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July 16, 2021 In the early 1940s, African American golfers were allowed to play most public courses in the Twin Cities, but often at odd hours of the day, and…

July 15, 2021 | By Keith Jarrett  ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The lead is four shots for Zane Lewis, a comfortable margin if not for the resumes of his closest pursuers. …

Born in the small town of McRae, GA in 1963, Ira Moore has an adventurous spirit and a big heart to match. Both have served him well in life. His…

July 14, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF It’s another big birthday celebration for Robert Lee Elder today. The retired American professional golfer has had an exciting year, thus far. This…

July 14, 2021 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In an event that has been dominated in recent years by a 50-something, some young blood announced themselves Tuesday as contenders at the 61st…

July 14, 2021 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (July 13, 2021) – Fifteen PGA Members and one PGA Section – reflecting the best of the PGA of America as innovators, leaders, coaches…

July 13, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Mr. Louis Walker made a hole-in-one on Hole #3, 100 yards, using a Sand Wedge. The feat was witnessed by playing partner Jim…

July 12, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Although he was the only African American in the field for 41st U.S. Senior Open, July 8-12, at Omaha Country Club, Omaha, Neb.,…

By Keith Jarrett ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A Buncombe County golf tradition since 1960 returns this week with big news and a promising future.  After a one-year hiatus due to the…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2021) – One of golf’s major junior championships returns when the 45th Boys Junior PGA Championship tees off at Kearney Hill Golf Links in Lexington, Kentucky,…

July 10, 2021 The odds are stacked again you for making a hole-in-one, averaged at 12,500 to 1. For professional golfers, the odds of making a hole-in-one drop to 2,500 to 1,…

July 8, 2021 New York City’s Times Square will come alive with dancing in the street when the U.S. Postal Service officially unveils its Tap Dance Forever Stamps. The famous…