By now it is a well-known and much documented fact that the game of golf is experiencing perhaps it’s greatest period of prosperity and growth. One of the most dramatic…
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Ypsilanti, Michigan – July 1, 2026 – The Sifford Golf Academy proudly announces the launch of its inaugural academy, an immersive, invitational golf and leadership experience designed to identify, develop,…
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26th Golf Tournament Thursday June 25, 2026Tradition Golf CoursePar 7271 Players Championship Flight 54-61 First Flight 63-67 Ladies Flight 62-66 Closest to Pin #5 Kathryn Moland Ladies #11 John Lathan …
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Historic Black-Owned Freeway Golf Course Could Be Transformed into $292 Million Housing Community
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOne of the most significant landmarks in African American golf history may soon enter a new chapter. Hamilton-based US Home LLC, doing business as Lennar, has proposed redeveloping the former…
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Hit ‘Em Straight Golf Complex: Shively’s Hidden Gem for Golf Enthusiasts
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNestled in the Louisville suburb of Shively, Kentucky, Hit ’Em Straight Golf Complex has become a favorite gathering place for golfers seeking an accessible and enjoyable place to practice, compete,…
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Robert “Peabo” Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter whose tender baritone became the voice of a generation’s love songs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at…
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First Tee – Phoenix’s Ashley Shaw and First Tee – Tri-Valley’s Nakul Shrivastava Claim 2026 First Tee National Championship
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (June 25, 2026) – First Tee has crowned two new national champions: Ashley Shaw of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and Nakul Shrivastava of San Ramon, California, won the girls’…
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Monday – June 15, 2026Highland Creek Golf Course – Charlotte, North CarolinaPar 7259 Players Team Score James “Slim” Bouler – Earl Davis – Daryal Watts – Robbie Thompson 53 Andre…
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Women In Golf Foundation “Precision & Power Summer Camp” Helps Young Golfers Elevate Their Game
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Women in Golf Foundation is providing aspiring young golfers with an opportunity to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for competitive play through its upcoming Precision & Power…
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Standing Calf Stretch Helps Golfers Improve Flexibility and Stability
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Standing Calf Stretch, also known as the Wall or Tree Calf Stretch, is a simple yet effective exercise that helps lengthen the calf muscles and Achilles tendon. By improving…
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Arnett LeRoy Gill II, President, National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers Passes Away
Arnett was born to the union of the late Rev. Arnett L. Gill, Sr., and the late Naomi Catherine (Jewell) Gill. Professing his love for Christ at an early age,…
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John Shippen’s Legacy Continues to Shape Golf’s Future Amidst the US Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLong before the names of Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Calvin Peete, and Tiger Woods became synonymous with breaking barriers in golf, a young golfer named John Shippen quietly made history…
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