BY 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…
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Julius Richardson took up golf as a young soldier and it quickly became an obsession. But it wasn’t until his retirement at 65 that he made the game his full-time…
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January 23, 1943 – May 1, 2019 Mr. George Washington Carver Thorpe, professionally known as “Chuck”, age 76, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 at Hock Family Pavilion…