AVONDALE, La. — Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith continued his remarkable journey from professional basketball to competitive golf on Tuesday, posting a memorable performance during the opening round of the inaugural Advocates Professional Golf…
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‘Just like life’: Ethan Mangum among golfers who take leadership roles at U.S. Open
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffUSGA’s Pathways program works to bring new faces into the golf world SOUTHAMPTON, New York — Ethan Mangum and Taylor Harvey stood on a practice putting green on the last…
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DETROIT (July 27, 2026) – The Rocket Community Fund today announced a $4.5 million legacy gift to create lasting opportunities for Detroit families and young people. As the Rocket Classic Presented…
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Few honors in golf carry the significance of the Payne Stewart Award, presented annually to an individual whose values reflect the character, sportsmanship, and charitable spirit embodied by the late…
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Cedric the Entertainer Returns to the Fairways for 13th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffActor, comedian, producer, and philanthropist Cedric the Entertainer is once again bringing together an impressive lineup of celebrities, athletes, musicians, and community leaders for the 13th Annual Cedric the Entertainer…
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Good evening, Today was an exciting and memorable start to my experience. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. feeling energized and excited for everything ahead. I arrived at the airport, boarded my…
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Two-Time NBA Champion J.R. Smith to make APGA Tour debut at inaugural APGA Michael Eaves Classic & Celebrity Pro-Am, Tuesday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 29 at TPC Louisiana in Avondale
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJ.R. Smith Brings Championship Mindset to Inaugural APGA Michael Eaves Classic Former NBA star and two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith continues to prove that athletic excellence knows no boundaries as…
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Knickerbocker Golf Club Celebrates 82nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in New Haven, CT
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Knickerbocker Golf Club, Inc. successfully hosted its 82nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Alling Memorial Golf Course, bringing together golfers,…
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The Location | Detroit, Michigan. The North Course, Detroit Golf ClubThe Dates | July 26-August 2, 2026 The phrase “the second time around” means an event, experience, or attempt happening all over…
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Notah Begay III Honored with 2026 Payne Stewart Award for Leadership On and Off the Golf Course
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNotah Begay III, one of the most influential figures in modern golf and Native American sports, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Payne Stewart Award. The…
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Layla and Roxanne Phillips Share a Sisterhood Through Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor Layla Phillips, 15, Class of 2029, and Roxanne Phillips, 14, Class of 2030, golf began with an unexpected invitation from the course next door. Born and raised in Los…
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Golf Cart Plunges Into Water at Tiger Woods’ Designed Payne’s Valley Golf Course
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffA golf cart was found submerged in water near the dramatic 19th hole at Payne’s Valley Golf Course in southwest Missouri after an incident that quickly drew attention across social…