BY AAGD STAFF April 2, 2020 Sad news permeates throughout the jazz world today, as it is reported that Ellis Marsalis Jr., the father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis and…
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BY AAGD STAFF (March 8, 2020) John F. Merchant, a long-time local lawyer and civil rights activist credited with opening professional golf to African American players, died Thursday, March 5, …
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Eddie Smith Jr., known as The Face of Rogers Park Golf Course, Dies at 76
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF Eddie Smith Jr. was among the first caddies hired at Rogers Park Golf Course when the then-segregated golf course for African Americans opened in 1952. He…
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Arlene Taylor-McBryde, Affectionately known as “ Lena” died peacefully in Mt. Sanai on February 10, 2020 in New York City at the age of 79. Arlene is survived by her…
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Buddy CooperAugust 29, 1957- March 11, 2018(age 60) Cooper lost his battle with cancer early Sunday morning, March 11, 2018 in New York. The former Electronics Engineer attended Morehouse College…
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World Caddie Headquarters send prayers for family and friends Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWORLD CADDIE HQ-PCA GOLF NEWS – Prayers 4 Family & Friends RIP RABBIT = Blessed Holiday & 2020 to ALL & Peace on Earth PALM COAST, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December…
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Vernon Echols, L.O.V.E. GolfTech Tournament Founder, Passes Away
by Debert Cookby Debert CookVernon Lee Echols March 6, 1927 – December 6, 2019 Vernon Lee Echols was one of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. James and Leola Echols of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was…
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Alton Duhon, Former PGA Tour Player, Celebration of Life Planned at Chester Washington Golf Course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJanuary 5, 1925 – November 4, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF December 11, 2019 — A celebration of the life of former professional golfer Alton Duhon will be held on December…
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Alfred ‘Rabbit’ Dyer, Gary Player’s legendary looper and Caddie Hall of Famer passes
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook* VIEW MEMORIAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS AT THE VERY BOTTOM December 9, 2019 The era of black caddies ruling the tour fairways is a distant memory and there are only a…
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Dr. Miles Grayson, GRAMMY award-winning songwriter passes away
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDr. Miles Grayson: Owner/Founder/Producer/Composer, GRAMMY award-winning songwriter Sept. 10, 1939 – Nov. 16, 2019 The late Dr. Miles Grayson passed away last week. The memorial service will be held on…
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Vernon Lee Echols March 6, 1927 – December 6, 2019 Echols was one of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. James and Leola Echols of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a long-time…
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BY AAGD STAFF October 22, 2019 — Mack Champ, grandfather of two-time PGA Tour winner Cameron Champ, has passed away at the age of 78, in the home of his son, in…