For decades, African American men in Augusta National Club’s all-Black caddie corps carried the bags of golf legends while being barred from playing the course themselves. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson…
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Le Roy Bates made a hole-in-one at the Bella Verda Golf Course in Montebello, Calif. The feat was accomplished on a par 3 course, 6 hole, at 85 yards, using…
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After Time to Grieve, Woods Announces Competitive Return Date
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods has announced his return to competitive golf following the passing of his mother, Kultida. The 15-time Major champion had withdrawn from the event at Torrey Pines to grieve,…
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Primetime Golf’s Free Junior Golf Clinics provide young golfers with an exciting opportunity to learn and improve their game in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. These clinics are designed for…
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How The Golf Fund is Empowering Minority Junior Golfers for a Brighter Future
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolf has long been a sport of tradition, prestige, and exclusivity, but Jewel Love is working to change that narrative for minority junior golfers. As the founder of The Golf…
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Tiger Woods Takes Extreme Measures to Protect His Florida Mansion
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffTiger Woods has taken drastic action to safeguard his luxurious Florida mansion from potential structural damage. The 49-year-old golf legend, who boasts an estimated net worth of $1.26 billion due…
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Charlie Sifford Foundation Continues The Legacy of a Golf Icon
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Charlie Sifford Foundation is dedicated to continuing the legacy of Charlie Sifford, the first African American to break the PGA Tour’s color barrier. The foundation focuses on increasing diversity…
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Elevate Your Golf Career with the 2025 Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship (Deadline: March 12)
Applications are now open for the 2025 Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship, designed to identify and nurture the next generation of golf’s leaders. Last year saw the successful launch of…
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Danny List’s Journey from Ghana to the Genesis Invitational
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDanny List, the latest recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption, has taken an extraordinary path to professional golf. Unlike his predecessors, List’s story is one of global roots, perseverance,…
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The 2025 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida was a global gathering for the business of golf. This year’s show featured over 1,000 exhibitors. Attendees included PGA professionals, golf course owners,…
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Tiger Woods Receives Condolences After Mother’s Passing, Golfs with Donald Trump
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffAs Tiger Woods grieves the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, he took a moment to play a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Fox News,…
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Waste Management Phoenix Open: One on the Green, Addressing the Lack of Black Golfers in the PGA
by Hiram Sappby Hiram SappThe Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most notable sporting events, drawing massive crowds and high attendance. It is early February, and the City of Phoenix puts on…