June 11, 2021 Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2021) – On June 2, what would have been Dr. Charlie Sifford’s 99th birthday, WME Legends announced a worldwide representation deal with JLMP to…
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Man dies after being struck by lightning on South Jersey golf course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 10, 2021 A good rule for everyone is: “If you can see it (lightning), flee it; if you can hear it (thunder), clear it.” The “30-30 rule” says that…
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June 10, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF News is circulating that Tiger Woods has declined an invitation to join the commentary booth for the June 17-20 U.S. Open at Torrey…
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PGA of America Updates Final Official Qualifying Events for United States Junior Ryder Cup Team
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 8, 2021 The 12th Junior Ryder Cup will be contested between the U.S. and Europeat Blue Mound Golf & Country Club near Milwaukee, Sept. 20-21, 2021 For complete United…
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Teen Golf Sensation, Amari Avery, Shows Flashes of Brilliance at the 76th Playing of the U.S. Women’s Open
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Leland Hardy | June 8, 2021 The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA: There’s a reason they we’re here. It’s because they’re the very best that the world has to offer…
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June 7, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Did you know that Ghana has a strong presence in the sport of golf? The Professional Golfers’ Association of Ghana is a Ghanaian…
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June 7, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Regretfully, this year July 9-11 King Whitner Pro-Am has been canceled, according to an announcement sent out by Paul Cunningham, tournament manager. The…
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First-Ever Careers in Golf Internship Program Launches at Westfield Country Club
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWESTFIELD CENTER, OH – June 03, 2021 – With commitment and passion to offer opportunities to underrepresented communities, Westfield Country Club, together with industry leaders from the Golf Course Superintendents…
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June 4, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF There’s work to be done and everyone can help in getting a U.S. Heritage or Commemorative Postal Stamp to honor pro golfer John…
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Golf Takes A New ‘Approach’ to Inclusiveness with NBC Sports’ Worldwide Virtual Event Celebrating A New Era of Consumerism For The Game
by Debert Cookby Debert CookORLANDO, Fla. (June 2, 2021) – It’s everything about golf … but different. NBC Sports Group’s world premiere of The Approach, 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 15, will be…
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Iron Men Golf Club, Over Two Decades Of Fellowship and Networking By Tony Loving, President Golfing was once introduced to African Americans as a caddie role, or perhaps a grounds…
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Marcus Byrd’s Final Round 69 Delivers 1st Pro Tour Victory at APGA Tour New Orleans
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (June 1, 2021) – First-round leader Marcus Byrd birdied the par-5 18th hole with a four-foot putt to edge Rafa Guerrero Lauria by a single stroke and…