Jimmy Lee Thorpe, born on February 1, 1949, in Roxboro, North Carolina, is an American professional golfer known for his achievements on the Champions Tour. Standing at 6 feet tall…
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Landyn Lewis, Gail Dillon Robinson, LPGA & Rashad Wilson PGA, Among Jr. League #GameChanger Award Winners
FRISCO, Texas and ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2024) – Attending PGA Jr. League #GameChanger Award winners took the stage Wednesday afternoon at the 2024 PGA Show in a ceremony emceed…
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The 2024 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, is stealing the spotlight this week, captivating golf enthusiasts worldwide. Hosted at the Orange County Conventions Center, this event, a joint effort…
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Actor and Comedian Anthony Anderson Joins PGA of America’s “We Love this Game” Brand Campaign as ‘Mack Weathers’
PGA of America releases phase two of the “We Love this Game”brand campaign at the 71st PGA Show with video starring Anderson FRISCO, Texas and ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2024)…
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LOS ANGELES – January 15, 2024 – The APGA Tour – a non-profit organization committed to bringing greater diversity to the game of golf – has today announced that APGA Tour…
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Founder and longtime APGA CEO Ken Bentley to assume leadership role with Board of Directors LOS ANGELES — Officials from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour announced Thursday that…
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Jeffrey T. Sammons Slated For Induction into African American Golfers Hall Of Fame
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJeffrey T. Sammons, Professor Emeritus of History at New York University in New York City will be inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (AAGHOF) during its 20th…
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Beverly E. Harrison, JD, To Receive Prestigious Sandy LaBauve Spirit Award
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffBeverly E. Harrison, JD, Site Director for Greater Newark Girls Golf, is set to receive the prestigious Sandy LaBauve Spirit Award at the Rolex LPGA Awards Reception on January 25th.…
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A Weekend of Empowerment with Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat
by AAGD Staffby AAGD Staff“When diverse female professionals unite in sisterhood, remarkable things unfold. Just ask any of the women who participated in this year’s Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat. “Thank you for…
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Tiger Woods is slated to make his inaugural appearance on the PGA Tour in the upcoming month, participating in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera while simultaneously fulfilling his hosting duties…
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Staci Pla Was Recipient Of Fore Sistas 2023 Golf Tournament Sponsorship
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn 2023, Staci Pla, a talented female youth amateur golfer, was awarded the Fore Sistas 2023 Golf Tournament Sponsorship, marking a significant achievement in her budding career. Staci successfully defended…
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TIGER WOODS ANNOUNCES CHASE JOHNSON AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2024 CHARLIE SIFFORD MEMORIAL EXEMPTION
LOS ANGELES – Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced Chase Johnson as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Johnson will join the field at…