The 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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Registration Opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolfers, supporters, and community leaders from across the country are invited to gather in Nashville this September as registration officially opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic,…
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Gladys Lee’s Lasting Impact on Golf, Youth Development, and Community Leadership
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor more than four decades, Gladys M. Lee has dedicated her life to growing the game of golf while using the sport as a vehicle for education, leadership development, and…
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Courage on the Tee, The 1937 Interracial Match between Wilberforce University and Ohio Northern University
by Bob Denneyby Bob DenneyThe 1937 Interracial Match between Wilberforce University and Ohio Northern University By Bob DenneyPGA Historian Emeritus Eighty miles separating Ohio Northern University in Ada, and Wilberforce University in Xenia shrunk…
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On June 10, 2026, the American Golf Industry Coalition (AGIC) distributed a press release announcing the Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program will award 69 organizations a total of…
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Tampa, Florida, August 11, 2026 — Women of Color Golf (WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) has been selected to receive a 2026 Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2026) – Marcus Byrd was running on adrenaline, so you could forgive him for not realizing he had recorded a major milestone on the APGA Tour. Byrd…
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The PGA High School Golf National Invitational Returns to Pinehurst July 11-20
The nation’s premier high school golfers will compete for team and individual national titles during two championship weeks at the Home of American Golf FRISCO, Texas (July 7, 2026) – For…
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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe history of American golf cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of African Americans who created opportunities for themselves during an era of segregation and exclusion. Among the…