(Sept. 7, 2017) – Renee Powell, Gary Player, Mickey Wright and Lew Worsham, a foursome that impacted American and global golf, lead a class of seven inductees to be enshrined…
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(August 29, 2017) by James Beatty According to the Des Moines Register, officials announced Monday that the 2017 Solheim Cup set an attendance record. The biennial professional women’s…
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(UPDATED: OCTOBER 18, 2019)—Throughout a long history of racial discrimination and segregation in the United States, African Americans have continued to struggle for equality in this nation of plenty. It…
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Bishops Gate Golf Academy Character Development Event Kicks Off New School Year
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWith the start of the 2017-18 year at Bishops Gate Golf Academy (BGGA), comes the time for our students to evaluate themselves and set goals for the upcoming year and…
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Maurice Allen, New World No. 1 Long Drive Hitter in the World
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAugust 8, 2017 HICKORY, N.C. – Long Driver Maurice Allen didn’t disappoint fans as the hottest competitor on the World Long Drive circuit grabbed the lead, becoming the new…
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2017 Dr. Charles L. Sifford Legends Golf Tournament & Luncheon
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWhen September 25, 2017 8:00 AM Where Firethorne Country Club, 1108 Firethorne Club Drive, Marvin, NC 28173 This annual event offers an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure. More…
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Barbados Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend Filling Up Now For October 6, 7, 8, 2017
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook4th Annual Barbados Jazz Excursion and Golf Weekend – Oct 6-9 (Columbus Day Weekend 2017).Golf for a Cause in Barbados with John Starks & Bernie Williams, Will Downing, Norman Brown, Marion…
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Black Golf Pros Making An Impact on More Than Just the Sport
by Debert Cookby Debert CookDozens of the nation’s top African-American golfers traveled to Chicago to play in one of the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour’s premier events held at Harborside International Golf Course, 11001…
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BY AAGD STAFGF August 22, 2027 —Professional golfer Kamaiu Johnson locked down his third win at the 2017 Tallahassee Open. Sequencing a history of accomplishments: 2014 (-10), 2016 (-9), and 2017 (-6).…
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I know, I am privileged and even lucky to be able to attend various PGA, USGA, LPGA and Masters events but please know that while attending these events that I…
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A Big Shot For Harold Varner III Excites Spectators during Round 2 of 2017 Wyndham Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookA big observation of Harold Varner III excited spectators during Round 2, August 19, 207 at Sedgefield Country Club. In the final event being played on August 20, 2017, players are…
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Donald Trump’s Northern Virginia Golf Course Plaque Honors Fake Civil War Battle
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(August 20, 2017) “How would they know that? Were they there?” Trump challenged local historians in 2015 . The conversation continues surrounding a 2015 report on the factual inaccuracy…