Willie L. Simmons Jr., Esteemed AAGD Board Member Passes AwayMr. Simmons, age 94, was a dedicated member of the African American Golfer’s Digest (AAGD), joining the AAGD Editorial Advisory Board…
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APGA World Wide Technology Player Development Program to Feature Eight of APGA Tour’s Top Players in 2025
2024 APGA Tour Player of the Year and Cisco Cup Champion Chase Johnson headlines talented group of players who will be equipped with the tools they need to reach the…
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Highlights From The 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational
by John Perryby John PerryLocation: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Orlando, Florida Date: Mar 6 – 9, 2025 Day 4 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational began with world number 2 golfer Xander…
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Ayers’ family announced his death in a social media post. Sept. 10, 1940 – March 4th, 2025 Roy Ayers, the legendary musician known for the iconic song Everybody Loves the…
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Gladys Lee Honored With Texas Black Sports Hall Of Fame Induction
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffLPGA golfer Gladys Lee is receiving well-deserved recognition through three major upcoming events that highlight her extraordinary career, perseverance, and groundbreaking contributions to the sport of golf. From the heart…
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Florida A&M Men’s Team, Howard Women’s Team Defend Titles At Arcis-HBCU Golf Championship
Local Boys & Girls Clubs Participate in Learn-to-Play Clinic WESTON, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2025) — The Florida A&M University Division I men’s team and HowardUniversity women’s team successfully defended their…
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5th Annual African American Golf EXPO & Forum Wraps-Up a Successful Event
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe 5th annual African American Golf EXPO and Forum was held coincident with the 72nd annual PGA Show January 22 -25 in Orlando, FL. Understand that the PGA Show, which…
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Jim Dent: A Golfing Legend Featured on MSNBC Today
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor 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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Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation Leads Transformative 2025 NBS Cares All-Star Day Of Service At East Oakland Pride Elementary.
The Oakland-Based Charity Showcases Innovative ‘Whole Child, Whole School’ Approach to Transforming the School Experience for a Generation of Oakland Students Oakland, CA (February 15, 2025) — Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat.…
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Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic set to tee off February 17-19 at TPC Sawgrass
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCisco APGA Black History Month Classic Returns to TPC Sawgrass The Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic is set to return to the TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course, bringing together a field of 54…
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Why Women Should Watch Jamie Taylor’s “What to Wear” Video
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGolf can be an intimidating sport for beginners, and knowing what to wear is often one of the first challenges. Should you go for comfort or style? Do you need…
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Ted Rhodes Foundation Launches Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser in Honor of Black History Month
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffChicago, IL – February 12, 2025 – The Ted Rhodes Foundation proudly announces the launch of its Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser, a virtual event dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth through…