Greenwood GOLF becomes the first Black-owned golf company to work with the global retailer CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 16, 2022 – Christmas came early for Greenwood GOLF. It becomes the…
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Gladys Lee LPGA Golf Professional secures Cedar Crest Golf Course As Official LPGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) Site
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCedar Crest Golf Course (formerly Cedar Crest Country Club) of Dallas, TX is now listed as one of the official LPGA Playing Ability Test Sites. The legendary course, once private…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – December 13, 2022 – Cisco and the APGA Tour – a non-profit organization committed to bringing greater diversity to the game of golf – have today announced…
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“Major LIV Golf Victory” as PGA Tour fail in bid to get latest lawsuit thrown out
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPGA TOUR AND JAY MONAHAN LOSE DISMISSAL OF ANTITRUST SUIT Case Now Heads to Discovery Depositions of Jay Monahan, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III & Others on the…
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Jeff Dunovant, PGA, Chairman of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame (NBGHF) was recently inducted into the Fayetteville State University (FSU) Athletic Hall of Fame. Dunovant was a 1987…
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Charles Owens had his 4th Hole-in-One on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at LPGA International Jones Course in Daytona Beach, Florida. The feat was accomplished on hole #3 at 145 yards…
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Kelly Allen Hired As Head Coach Of Edward Waters College Women’s Golf Program
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJacksonville Native Takes Reigns Of Rebirthed Program Jacksonville, Florida-Edward Waters University (EWU) Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Ivana Rich announced the hiring of Kelly Allen as…
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The Match: Tiger Woods ready to defy foot injury to partner Rory McIlroy in Florida
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods has not played competitive golf since July and missed the Hero World Challenge last week with a foot injury; However, he will be aided by the use of…
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Exemption continues tradition of Farmers Insurance® and APGA Tour’s efforts to grow diversity in golf to to the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open® SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Farmers Insurance Open tournament officials…
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LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 1, 2022) – As part of an ongoing effort to introduce individuals from underrepresented communities to careers in golf, the USGA has opened applications for the…
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Gladys M. Lee LPGA, Unites Women With Visit to New PGA of America Headquarters
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWith the opening of its new headquarters, in Frisco (TX), the PGA of America becomes the first major international sports organization in Texas. The 106,600-square-foot building overlooks a 30-acre practice…
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MAJOR GOLF SUPPORTER UNCLE NEAREST PREMIUM WHISKEY HOSTS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT IN SHELBYVILLE, TN TO BRING IN THE HOLIDAYS
by James Beattyby James BeattyI was fortunate this Thanksgiving to attend the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony for Uncle Nearest Distillery in Shelbyville, TN. Since 2017, this African-American-owned distillery has been literally breaking new ground…
