A routine round of golf turned into a frightening emergency when a lightning strike injured a golfer and ignited a brush fire at a Colorado golf course as thunderstorms swept…
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WGA’s Caddie Academy Now available at East Potomac Golf Links
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThrough their partnership with the Western Golf Association, junior caddies from the Washington, DC chapter of the WGA’s Caddie Academy are now available at East Potomac Golf Links. This is…
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DID YOU KNOW: Dorian Vauls Makes History as First Black Champion at Miami Valley Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDAYTON, Ohio — Golf history was made at one of America’s most respected private clubs when Dorian Vauls became the first Black golfer to capture the Club Championship at the…
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Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation Reports Historic Gains
By now it is a well-known and much documented fact that the game of golf is experiencing perhaps it’s greatest period of prosperity and growth. One of the most dramatic…
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Ypsilanti, Michigan – July 1, 2026 – The Sifford Golf Academy proudly announces the launch of its inaugural academy, an immersive, invitational golf and leadership experience designed to identify, develop,…
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Historic Black-Owned Freeway Golf Course Could Be Transformed into $292 Million Housing Community
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOne of the most significant landmarks in African American golf history may soon enter a new chapter. Hamilton-based US Home LLC, doing business as Lennar, has proposed redeveloping the former…
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Dr. Alfred Seawright Provides the LEO Foundation a Transformational Golf Development Experience for Montgomery Golfers at LPGA International in Daytona Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The LEO Foundation recently provided an outstanding player development opportunity by taking a group of aspiring junior golfers to a five-day elite training camp at LPGA…
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Women In Golf Foundation “Precision & Power Summer Camp” Helps Young Golfers Elevate Their Game
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Women in Golf Foundation is providing aspiring young golfers with an opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for competitive play through its upcoming Precision & Power…
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John Shippen’s Legacy Continues to Shape Golf’s Future Amidst the US Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLong 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…