SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Apr. 20, 2021 – Ryan Alford of Shreveport, Louisiana, a regular practice partner of PGA TOUR pro Sam Burns, shot a three-under 68 to capture the APGA Tour…
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April 15, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The Midnight Golf Program caters to underserved young men and women in Detroit, Mich., and surrounding suburbs. The selective, golf-centered program was started…
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Shameful Act by Gary Player’s son during Lee Elder’s Honorary Starter’s Ceremony gets him ‘banned from the Masters’
by Debert Cookby Debert CookAs the cameras focused on Lee Elder during last week’s honorary starter’s ceremony at Augusta, Gary Player’s son, Wayne, stood directly behind the 86-year-old displaying a sleeve of OnCore golf…
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April 9, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF It’s all about culture with golf in the mix for Bad Boy Golf Wear. Started by accident, owner Rick Ellerbe launched the Los…
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Lee Elder at Masters 2021 for ceremonial tee shot, as Honorary Starter with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player
by Debert Cookby Debert CookApril 8, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF A standing ovation greeted Lee Elder at Augusta National this morning. Elder, who will not strike a single ball at the 85th Masters…
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Lee Elder Day Proclaimed Among Honorary Doctorate for Iconic Golfer
by Debert Cookby Debert CookApril 7, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF This year makes 85 years of Masters tournaments. And while throngs of fans watch the players of today, it’s imperative not to forget…
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Shasta Averyhardt Wins NWGA, Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita
by Debert Cookby Debert CookApril 5, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF The week was bright for pro golfer Shaster Averyhardt who won the National Women’s Golf Association (NWGA) Eggland’s Best Ladies Pro Tour contested…
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June 29, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF The road leading to August Municipal Golf Course, Augusta, Ga., has a new name. On January 20, 2020, city commissioners approved renaming the…
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Willie Mack III gets Korn Ferry Tour’s exemption to the 2021 Huntsville Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 30, 2021 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Willie Mack III, a 32-year-old native of Flint, Mich., who boasts 65 mini-tour victories in a professional career predominantly spent on the Florida Professional Golf…
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Rovonta Young Fires a Closing Round 66 to Capture APGA Tour at World Golf Village
by Debert Cookby Debert CookFormer Alabama A&M Star Gets 1st Win on Diversity-Focused Tour ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida – Mar. 23, 2021 – Rovonta Young of Huntsville, Alabama, shot a sizzling 31 on the back nine enroute to a final…
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Lee Elder To Be Honored by National Links Trust at ‘Masters-Themed’ Langston Golf Course Event
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 24, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF National Links Trust (NLF) will hold a special recognition program honoring Lee Elder at Langston Golf Course on Saturday, April 10th from 11am-2pm.…
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New National Golf Event: ‘The John Shippen’ to expand pathway for Blacks
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 22, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF In 2019 when the Rocket Mortgage Classic made its debut on the PGA Tour and won the inaugural “Fair Way Award” for diversity…