Akron is now the official home of the largest predominantly African American golf club in the United States. This past May, the esteemed Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities…
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DIETRA TRENT, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON HBCUS ANNOUNCED AS THE 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER BY JIM BEATTY, FOUNDER OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJULY 6 , 2023 – Dietra Trent, Ph.D., Executive Director for The White House Initiative on HBCUs, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 3rd annual African American Golf…
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At just 14 years old, Ashley Shaw is already making waves in the world of golf. Hailing from Litchfield Park, Arizona, Ashley has found her home on the greens of…
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Chase Johnson wins The John Shippen National Invitational at Detroit Golf Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe John Shippen Invitational gave golf enthusiasts a preview of the Detroit Golf Club just before the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic. According to Sommer Woods, lead and co-founder of The…
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Davis III becomes third African American to earn PGA Master Professional status FRISCO, Texas (June 27, 2023) – The PGA of America has announced that Robert Davis III, PGA, the Director of Golf at…
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Groom Guy, Luxury Wellness Brand Enters Golf With First Barbershop on PGA Tournament Property
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGROOM GUY, LUXURY WELLNESS BRAND BECOMES THE ONLY BLACK-OWNED MEN’S GROOMING BARBERSHOP ON PGA TOURNAMENT PROPERTY Meet Darius Davie, Founder & CEO of Groom Guy, a luxury wellness brand that…
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of golfing legend James Black, who departed this world on Thursday afternoon at Novena Critical Care Hospital in Charlotte, North…
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Detroit Golf Club Members Create Purse for The John Shippen Golf Tournament
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGregory Jackson, Chair of the Detroit Golf Club shares details about how Club Members came together to create a purse for The John Shippen Golf Tournament. Prior to now, The…
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Congressman Mfume, Senator Cardin Introduce Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) introduced the Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act in the United States House of Representatives. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the companion legislation…
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The Inspiring Journey of Ronald Davis and The GLOVe Foundation, Empowering Youth through Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRonald Davis, a passionate advocate for youth development, has dedicated his life to making a difference through the power of golf. As the founder of The GLOVe Foundation, he has…
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Black Woman-Owned Business Sunday Morning Coffee Brews Up Success at Cognizant Founders Cup
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWhen Savannah Mitchell embarked on her journey to establish Sunday Morning Coffee Company in 2021, she was well aware of the challenges that awaited her in the male-dominated coffee industry.…
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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan Resigns from His Post to Recover From Medical Situation
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn a statement issued on Tuesday evening by PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour Policy Board, it was revealed that Monahan is currently recovering from a “medical…