The Sapphire Golf Tour is emerging as a transformative platform in women’s professional golf, addressing one of the sport’s most persistent equity gaps — the lack of Black women competing…
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AFRIYEA Golf Academy Training Report Sets a New Standard for Youth Development in Africa
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe AFRIYEA Golf Academy End of Holiday Golf Training Program (December 1, 2025 – January 30, 2026) stands as a powerful example of how structured, data-driven youth sports development can…
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Deadline Approaching For African American Golf EXPO & Forum 2027 Special Exhibitor Promotion
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe African American Golf EXPO & Forum continues to expand its national footprint as it prepares for its 2027 event, set for January 26–29, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. The EXPO…
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(By Howard Bankhead & Steve Mack) For Black History Month 2026, I want to share a story that reminds us that Black history include all different types of people. It…
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March 2026 marks our 23rd year of publishing African American Golfer’s Digest, and I am both grateful and proud of how far we have come. What began as a vision to…
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LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2025) – After a nationwide search, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) has named Vincent Johnson as the department’s new…
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Don Rea Jr. Ousted from PGA Tour Board Following Ryder Cup Controversy
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffPGA of America President Don Rea Jr. has been removed from his seat on the PGA Tour’s policy boards and reassigned to focus on “member-first priorities” for the remainder of…
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APGA Cisco Black History Month Awards recognize PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and Golf Digest’s Tod Leonard for their contributions to the APGA, present Chuck Robbins Scholarship to Florida A&M sophomore Joshua Mitchell
Standout players Kevin Hall, Willie Mack III and Kamaiu Johnson are also honored for their success on the APGA Tour and beyond PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (February 19, 2026) – PGA…
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Rhythm & Roots Brings Black History Month Celebration to Historic Shady Rest
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn celebration of Black History Month, Preserve Shady Rest, Inc. will present Rhythm & Roots, an evening of live music, dinner, and dancing on Saturday, February 28, from 6:30 p.m.…
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Tiger Woods hasn’t ruled out a return to the 2026 Masters Tournament despite ongoing recovery challenges, leaving fans hopeful ahead of golf’s first major of the year. Speaking at The…
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Coaches’ Practices Underway as 2026 PGA Jr. League All-Star Preparation Begins
by Gladys Leeby Gladys LeeHello Coaches, Thank you for your well wishes and your prayers as I continue to improve. Each day is truly a blessing and I’m happy to take steps to get…
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The Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA has elected Andre Springs, head golf coach at Livingstone College, to serve as its new president beginning February 1, 2026. Springs has been…