June 2, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Charlie Sifford, the first African American member of the PGA Tour. Born on this day, June 2, in Charlotte, NC, in 1922. Sifford…
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Marcus Byrd Shoots 64 to Seize Control of APGA Tour New Orleans at TPC Louisiana
by Debert Cookby Debert CookNEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (May 31, 2021) – Marcus Byrd of Nashville shot a bogey-free 64 to take the first-round lead at APGA Tour New Orleans Monday, securing a four-shot cushion…
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Dr. Jeffrey Sammons Announced as Chief Historical Consultant for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses and The Bermuda PGA
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJune 1, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF Dr. Jeffrey Sammons was recently announced as the Chief Historical Consultant for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses and The Bermuda PGA. “We are…
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Will Free Golf offerings help break down barriers? Developer Chris Harris puts it to the test
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 31, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF In Kansas City, Mo., learning and playing golf just became a little more enticing thanks to the innovation of local resident Chris Harris.…
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APGA Tour Honored at the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFERS HALL OF FAME RECOGNIZES “OUTSTANDING” WORK OF APGA TOUR WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (May 28, 2021) The APGA Tour, a growing force in the drive to bring…
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (May 27, 2021) – Ryan Alford will try to win his third tournament in a row in familiar surroundings when the APGA Tour returns to action May…
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DETROIT (May 28, 2021) – Intersport announced today that registration for ‘THE JOHN SHIPPEN Sports Business Summit’ presented by Rocket Mortgage is now open for all high school and college students of color.…
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Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide and OhioHealth partner to offer COVID-19 vaccinations
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 28, 2021 Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, in partnership with OhioHealth, announced today they will host on-site COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for patrons attending the 46th playing of the…
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Tiger Woods taking things ‘one step at a time’ as he recovers after car accident
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 28, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF TIGER WOODS is still recovering from a painful SUV injury that has left him with with open fractures to his lower right leg.…
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Big News! The 19th Hole Party Returns + Muny Zoning Meeting in June
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 28, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The City of Austin is conducting virtual stakeholder meetings the week of June 21, according to an Urgent Call To Action dispatched by…
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Florida A&M’s Mulbe Dillard IV Tops Final APGA Collegiate Ranking
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMay 27, 2021 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The top-five players in the 2021 APGA Collegiate Ranking have been finalized, with Florida A&M University’s Mulbe Dillard IV finishing No. 1 and earning…
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Ryan Alford Squeaks Out Final Round Win Over Willie Mack to Capture APGA Tour Louisville
by Debert Cookby Debert CookLOUISVILLE, Kentucky – May 25, 2021 – Ryan Alford, the rising APGA Tour star from Shreveport, Louisiana, held off PGA TOUR-tested Willie Mack in a tense, head-to-head battle to claim…