The OMNI Resort at Championsgate in Orlando, Florida will play host to the Jim Thorpe Invitational, February 25-27. The event is an unprecedented opportunity for “Elite Junior Minority Golfers and…
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Desert Mashie Golf Club Inducted as Industry Leader into Arizona Golf Hall of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDuring the years of segregation when golf was a restrictive game and most courses were prohibitive or private, a group of ten professional African American men – the Desert Mashie…
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Clay Myers II, PGA, Among PGA of America 2022-’23 PGA LEAD Class
by AAGD Staffby AAGD Staff10 PGA Members selected as emerging leaders to furtherthe PGA’s commitment to diversity in governance and volunteer leadership ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2022) – The PGA of America has selected 10…
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Tony Finau surprises APGA Tour essay contest winners, and others, at Farmers Insurance Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPrior to the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, Joaquin Niemann and other players surprise Kyla and Bella, two students who won an APGA Tour essay contest and…
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Ethan Mangum named inaugural Pathway Player into the 2022 Collegiate Showcase
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Genesis Invitational announced today that Ethan Mangum of the College of William & Mary golf program has been named the inaugural Pathway Player into the tournament’s Collegiate Showcase. Mangum…
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Rebranded ‘American Golf Industry Coalition’ Focused on Addressing Golf’s Collective Priorities, Led by Make Golf Your Thing DEI Initiative
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2022) – Today, the organization formerly known as “We Are Golf” announced that it has rebranded as the American Golf Industry Coalition. Representing a partnership among golf’s…
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Reigning with excitement the PGA Showhttps://www.pgashow.com/en-us.html takes off this week in Orlando Florida with a whole lot to do and see. The Show is an amazing line-up of some of…
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Tiger Woods Announces Aaron Beverly As Recipient of the 2022 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLOS ANGELES – Tournament host Tiger Woods announced Aaron Beverly as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2022 Genesis Invitational. Beverly will join the 120-player field…
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After his claiming his fifth Masters title back in 2019, the sport’s most celebrated star name Tiger Woods is scheduled to return in 2021/22 and once again stake his claim…
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Andia Winslow Proves a Jack of All Trades Is Better Than a Master of One
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJanuary 3, 2022 (SI.com) From golf to track, from skeleton to voice-over acting, Sports Illustrated took a close look at Andia Winslow, an athletic chameleon who uses her confidence and…
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James Beatty Talks with HarlemAmerica’s G. Keith Alexander on “How The Business Of Golf Is Empowering”
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWhat’s Hot HarlemAmerica is the crossroads where culture lifestyle and community meet. The weekly Friday podcast, hosted by proud Harlem American, G. Keith Alexander on December 3, featured African American…
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SNEAKYPUTTER COVERS When it comes to the clubs in a golf bag, if the driver is the KING, then the putter is the QUEEN. Treat her right with a handcrafted putter…