Born on February 1, 1949 in Roxboro, North Carolina, Jim Thorpe, who is affectionately called “Thorpie” by his family, friends and fans, is an American professional golfer, currently playing on…
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The 70th PGA Show offered a full schedule of diverse programming from the PGA of America in collaboration with golf organizations, business leaders, top coaches, players and architects at golf’s…
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Sisters Across America Triumphs in support to three women golfers—a first for the organization
Sisters Across America (SAA) announces their support of three women golfers—a first for the organization. In previous years, SAA has sponsored only two mentees. However, thanks to generous donations from…
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Renee Powell Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRenee Powell was bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, an honor highlighting her remarkable journey. Her father, Bill Powell, always emphasized the importance…
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11-year-old Carter Bonas’ Spectrum Golf On Point at the 2023 PGA Show
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffWhen it comes down to business Carter Bonas is all about it. This year, the 11-year-old entrepreneur is taking his clothing brand, Spectrum Golf, to the PGA Merchandise Show, the…
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TIGER WOODS ANNOUNCES MARCUS BYRD AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 CHARLIE SIFFORD MEMORIAL EXEMPTION
LOS ANGELES – Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced Marcus Byrd as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2023 Genesis Invitational. Byrd will join the field at…
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The fourth annual APGA Tour Farmers Insurance® Invitational will again be held at Torrey Pines Golf Course in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open. The event is part…
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Canada’s Brooke Henderson goes wire-to-wire to win the LPGA season opener at the Tournament of Champions, Jan 19–22, 2023 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Even though it was…
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) presented its 43rd annual Sports EMMY Awards and among the recipients is Errol Jacquet Windham. The coveted award recognizes outstanding achievement…
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Van D. Turner Jr., Esq., President, NAACP, Memphis, TN Chapter Interview —White Golfer Hits Black Golfer with Club on Golf Course Causing Severe Brain Injuries
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn a follow-up to the article on the alleged assault of Black golfer, Minister Marc Coleman by white golfer Wesley Caldwell, AAGD conducted a video interview in early January with…
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Expand Your Golf Enterprise Through The African Business Trade Mission, August 6-15, 2023.
The Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Africa is focused on building commercial bridges between U.S. owned or led businesses from underserved communities and business communities in South Africa,…
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LPGA 2022 Section Of The Year Award Winners Ashaunta Epps and Mackenzie Mack
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAugust 23, 2022 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals membership has selected the recipients of the annual section winners. Among the roster are LPGA Professionals Ashaunta Epps and…