OCTOBER 17, 2019, BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said.…
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Harold Varner III makes $5,000 donation to first all-black golf team to win state championships
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (OCTOBER 16, 2019) Earlier this year during spring golf season, the Drew Charter men’s golf team from Atlanta made history as they won the Class A Public…
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Tiger’s Hero World Challenge Boasts Heavy American Field of Players
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOctober 10, 2019–(Golfchannel) The 18-man field for the upcoming Hero World Challenge is nearly finalized and will include a lot of red, white and blue. Tournament officials have announced the…
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Quincy Heard, PGA to Lead Alabama State University Department Golf Programs as New Head Coach
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMONTGOMERY, Ala. | October 10, 2019 The Alabama State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the hiring of Quincy Heard, PGA to lead the golf programs Thursday morning. Heard comes…
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September 30, 2019 NAPA, Calif. – Mack “Pops” Champ never predicted it would come to this. Not when his oldest brother, Clyde, found a rod and bent it into an…
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Rich Jones, PGA —Bringing Inspiration and Access to Golf
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (September 29, 2019) — When PGA Professional Rich Jones is not reading or spending time with his family in Long Island, NY, he’s more than likely…
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BY AAGD STAFF September 26, 2019 Located just a short 30-minute ride from Pittsburgh (PA) in Allegheny Township is River Forest Country Club. “The Freeport, PA course is challenging, yet fun to play…
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Tiger Woods Admits to More Knee Surgery; Should He Still Commit to Zozo?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF August 27, 2019 Tiger Woods had numerous health issues this season and, yet, the physical challenges are still upon him. Seemingly, when he gets one thing fixed…
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Montgomery siblings London and Lauryn Leonard qualify for Regional Drive Chip and Putt Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAugust 29, 2019–Montgomery, AL: Aiming to keep it all in the family 8-year-old London Moriyah Leonard and 12-year-old Lauryn Olivia Leonard are young golf champions who will represent Alabama on…
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100-year-Old Herb Dixon to Be Honored by Bartow Golf Course on Sept. 21, 2019
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAUGUST 28, 2019–Beginning at 10 a.m., 30 teams of 4 players will compete in a scramble format on the Donald Ross-designed course. And, of course, Herb Dixon will be…
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Jakari Harris Hampton University’s First Recipient of Prestigious George A. Christenberry Award
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAUGUST 25, 2019 BY AAGD STAFF Hampton University women’s golf team member Jakari Harris was one of 10 recipients of the George A. Christenberry Award presented during the Spring…
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Shasta Averyhardt Wins at Original Tee’s First Women’s Professional Invitational
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY LJ FINNEY On July 19, 2019, Shasta Averyhardt, Ginger Howard, and Sadena Parks descended on Wild Turkey Golf Course to compete in the first Women’s Professional Invitational. PGA of America Master Professional, Anthony…