Augusta, Georgia resident, professional golfer Jim Dent received the honor of being inducted into The Caddie Hall of Fame in 2022. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game…
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Obama Foundation 2023 Voyager Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Obama Foundation is excited to announce the launch of applications for the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and…
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Kwame Foundation and Lincoln University in Jefferson City announce historic partnership to benefit the HBCUs men’s and women’s golf programs
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Kwame Foundation and Lincoln University have come together for a historic partnership to improve men’s and women’s golf programs and increase access to the sport. Kwame Foundation’s…
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New job portal and workplace inclusion toolkit is latest initiative through Make Golf Your Thing, an industry-wide effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion ORLANDO, FL. (January 24, 2023) – Make Golf…
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Travis Campbell is completing a two-year certification program at Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science. This year, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) member and student at Rutgers Center…
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Patricia Newton-Foster Elected As First-Ever Woman Vice President of Knickerbocker Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffEstablished in 1944, Knickerbocker Golf Club is one of the oldest African American golf clubs still in existence. Based in New Haven, CT, on December 15, 2022 club members elected…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational, Earns $30,000 Check and PGA TOUR exemption into The Honda Classic
Byrd’s third APGA Tour win comes with $30,000 winner’s prize and PGA TOUR exemption into The Honda Classic LA JOLLA, CA – On a cold day in difficult conditions at the…
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The Honda Classic to award sponsor’s exemption to winner of the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitation
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida – The winner of the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational will receive an exemption to play alongside the best players in the world when the PGA TOUR visits…
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Sisters Across America Triumphs in support to three women golfers—a first for the organization
Sisters Across America (SAA) announces their support of three women golfers—a first for the organization. In previous years, SAA has sponsored only two mentees. However, thanks to generous donations from…
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Renee Powell Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRenee Powell was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, an honor highlighting her remarkable journey. Her father, Bill Powell, always emphasized the importance…
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Cedar Crest G. C. readies for nationally-televised tournament featuring top Black collegiate golfers
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffI Am A Golfer Foundation announces that Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, TX, will be the location for the Southwest Showcase. The 3-day event will be nationally televised and…
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TIGER WOODS ANNOUNCES MARCUS BYRD AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 CHARLIE SIFFORD MEMORIAL EXEMPTION
LOS ANGELES – Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced Marcus Byrd as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2023 Genesis Invitational. Byrd will join the field at…