Notah Begay III Honored with 2026 Payne Stewart Award for Leadership On...

July 22, 2026

Layla and Roxanne Phillips Share a Sisterhood Through Golf

July 22, 2026

Golf Cart Plunges Into Water at Tiger Woods’ Designed Payne’s Valley Golf...

July 21, 2026

Opus Organization Announces 2026 Opus Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit its Youth Golf Mentor Program

July 19, 2026

Marcus Byrd continues mastery of APGA at TPC Deere Run and captures...

July 17, 2026

Black Bear Makes Off With Golf Bag During Wild Encounter at British...

July 16, 2026

24th Annual Pioneer Golf Tournament Brings Golfers Together to Celebrate a Lasting...

July 13, 2026

Two History-Making Women Unite for First Annual “Driving the Narrative” Charity Golf...

July 13, 2026

SQAIRZ Women’s Ultra Tour-Lite Golf Footwear

July 13, 2026

Black College Golf Coaches Association Joins African American Golf Expo as Sponsor...

July 12, 2026

South Africa’s Luyanda Gumede Chases Junior Golf Dreams Despite Financial Hurdles

July 8, 2026

Tiger Woods Continues Recovery While Remaining Active in Golf’s Future

July 8, 2026

FAMU Students Earn Coveted Spots in USGA Pathways Discover Program

July 8, 2026

APGA Tour and 2025 APGA Jeff Dailey Player of the Year Marcus...

July 7, 2026

African American Golf EXPO & Forum Continues to Drive Growth, Diversity and...

July 6, 2026

One person was rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning at...

July 6, 2026

WGA’s Caddie Academy Now available at East Potomac Golf Links

July 5, 2026

DID YOU KNOW: Dorian Vauls Makes History as First Black Champion at...

July 5, 2026

SQAIRZ Men’s Golf Footwear Combines Innovation With Proven Performance

July 4, 2026

Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation...

July 2, 2026

Sifford Golf Academy Launches Inaugural Golf and Leadership Experience

July 2, 2026

TOP STORY

Tiger Woods Continues Recovery While Remaining Active in Golf’s Future

by AAGD Staff July 8, 2026

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods remains one of golf’s most influential figures, even as his competitive future continues to be uncertain. The biggest recent development involves Woods’ ongoing legal case …

GOLF TIPS

Statement From R&A Chief Executive Martin cost Haotong Li about $100,000 in earnings

by Debert Cook January 28, 2019
New USGA Knee-Height Ball Drop Rule Quivers Some Golfers

by Debert Cook January 8, 2019

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EDUCATION

The Black Archives of Mid-America Presents The History Of Black Golfers: Unveiling the Legacy

by AAGD Staff June 7, 2023
Enhance Your Golf Performance: Join Dr. Gary Sailes’ Free June 8th Webinar on the Mental Game

by AAGD Staff May 24, 2023

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ENTERTAINMENT

PGA TOUR 2K25 Brings the Ultimate Golf Experience to Nintendo...

BOOKSHELF

AUTHOR MALISSA PARKS RELEASES HER BOOK...

Financial Freedom: Doing Nothing Is An...

“I Am Debra Lee: A Memoir”

Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the...

HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Darlene (Stowers) Hale Inducted into Texas Southern University Sports Hall Of Fame

by AAGD Staff October 22, 2024

Darlene (Stowers) Hale is a phenomenal woman with an impressive athletic background. In 1982 she captured NAIA …

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GOLF BIZ

Dr. Greta Coaching, a Pitchmark Advisory Group (PAG) company, Expands Sports Innovation Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition from Coterie

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 31, 2025

ATLANTA, GA – Dr. Greta Coaching, a Pitchmark Advisory Group (PAG) company specializing in supporting sports professionals …

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CLUBHOUSE

EIGHT CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT 2026 DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT NATIONAL FINALS AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

by AAGD Staff April 7, 2026

MASTERS DAILY REPORT – Monday, Monday

by James Beatty April 6, 2026

MASTERS DAILY REPORT – Happy Easter from the Drive, Chip and Putt finals in Augusta

by James Beatty April 6, 2026

MASTERS DAILY REPORT

by James Beatty April 5, 2026

Volunteer At The 2026 ShopRite LPGA, Be A Part of the Action!

by AAGD NEWSWIRE April 4, 2026

National Links Trust Jack Vardaman Workforce Development Program Returns with New 2026 Partners

by AAGD NEWSWIRE April 3, 2026

Gregory Odom jr., Earns PGA TOUR Americas Card

by AAGD Staff April 3, 2026

Tiger Woods called Trump in post car crash phone call, bodycam shows

by AAGD Staff April 3, 2026

Masters Rocked: Tiger Woods Out, Phil Mickelson Withdraws in Stunning Double Blow

by AAGD Staff April 2, 2026

Your Complete Guide to Watching the 2026 Masters Live from Augusta,TV Schedule and Streaming

by AAGD Staff April 2, 2026

BEST OF AAGD

LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

Clark Atlanta Makes Major Move With Hire of Women’s Golf Pioneer Erica Payton

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

No One Is Surprised Tiger Woods Will Miss Major Championships

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

Caribbean Golf Association Welcomes Bermuda and St. Lucia as Full Members

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

Trump Golf Course Project Faces Toxic Debris Controversy

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

Tiger Robotics Earns FIRST® Rising All-Star Award at 2026 World Championship

by AAGD Staff May 6, 2026

Winners of $40,000 Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant Announced

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 6, 2026

PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship Brings PGA of America Golf Professionals Clay Myers and Justin Martin at The Park Full Circle

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 5, 2026

David O. Swanson, Wiley College Golf Coach Passes Away

by AAGD Staff May 5, 2026

Cobra 3DP Tour putters

by AAGD Staff May 5, 2026

LIV Golf Retains Investment Bank Ducera Partners to Drive Long-Term Capital Strategy

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 4, 2026

Trump Takeover Sparks Uncertainty for DC Public Golf Courses

by AAGD Staff May 3, 2026

Betty Long at 90, Still Swinging With Grace and Grit

by AAGD Staff May 3, 2026

Ralph Stokes to Receive NABJ Sam Lacy Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 2, 2026

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All-In-One Revolve Golf Bag

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 19, 2023
TITLEIST INTRODUCES NEW PRO V1 AND PRO V1x GOLF BALLS

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 18, 2023
WILSON GOLF REIMAGINES DYNAPOWER™ AFTER 70 YEARS

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 18, 2023

FEATURED GOLFER

From Public Drama to Private Resolution: Tiger Woods Prevails in Key Court Ruling Against Ex-Girlfriend Erica Herman

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023 —Another Exciting Time Begins

AUTO REVIEW

2024 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC, Exploring its Luxurious Enhancements

FEATURED BLOGS

A Commentary on the 2022 PGA Championship

by Contributor June 4, 2022
The Players, Making The Best of a rainy golf trip

by Chris Word May 28, 2022
Top 5 Summer Golf Camps for High School Students

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 27, 2022

19TH HOLE

19th Hole

APPLETON ESTATE JAMAICAN RUM

by AAGD Staff June 1, 2022

19th Hole

Vegas Golf “On The Course” golf gambling game

by AAGD Staff May 28, 2022

19th Hole

Ernie Barnes Stole the Show at Christie’s With His $15.3 Million Painting.

by AAGD Staff May 19, 2022

BLOGS

OMG! The 2025 Masters

by Gladys Lee April 15, 2025
What Happened to African Americans in the PGA?

by Hiram Sapp April 15, 2025
Beyond the Baselines By Charlie Sifford Jr. and Mark Wagner

by Mark Wagner April 15, 2025

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HEARD & SCENE

It’s a Family Affair for the Jennings at Arnold Palmer International

Transgender Golfer Excluded from Women’s Tour to ‘ensure a level playing field’

Kangaroos Stampede Heritage Golf and Country Club in Victoria, Australia

COMMUNITY NEWS

MACMA 2023 Scholarship Program is now Accepting Applications! All Applications must be received by Monday, July 24th.

Travel Advisory Issued by NAACP: Black People Advised to Avoid Traveling to Florida

3rd Annual Black Wall Street Legacy Festival to Commemorate and Celebrate the Iconic Greenwood Community

FEATURED

How A Golf Collab Is Making Golf More Accessible and Welcoming

Born from a shared passion for making golf more welcoming, A Golf Collab was founded by Ric Carey, Cid Jones, and Andrew Ellis to create …

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 17, 2026
Dr. Mark Wagner Chronicles Native American Legacy in Golf

Dr. Mark G. Wagner, widely known as “Dr. Mark,” is a teacher, writer, and golf historian who has dedicated his recent years to uncovering the …

by AAGD Staff May 14, 2025
Sistas on the Green Returns to Denver for a Luxurious Weekend of Golf and Sisterhood

Sistas on the Green is returning to Denver, Colorado this summer, offering a unique golf retreat created especially for women of color. Scheduled from July …

by AAGD Staff April 2, 2025

MOST POPULAR

Inside South Africa’s Invitation-Only Golf Secret, Millvale Golf Estate

by AAGD Staff December 14, 2025

Cape Town Hop-On, Hop-off (RED LINE) Bus Route

by Debert Cook August 29, 2019

Janet Johnson, Sistas on the Links Founder Scores First-Ever Hole-in-One

by AAGD Staff June 16, 2026

Black Golfers Accuse L.A. County of Discrimination in Golf Management Hiring, Calling For Full Audit

by AAGD Staff May 13, 2026

OBITUARIES

Clarence Avant, 92, Leaves Behind an Unmatched Legacy in Music and Black Empowerment

by AAGD NEWSWIRE September 29, 2024

Angela Bofiell, Famous For T&B Hits, Dies at Age 70

by AAGD Staff June 22, 2024

Harry Orlo Bright Jr. Passes Away at 98

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 22, 2024

Willie Mays, Baseball Legend, Dies at 93

by AAGD Staff June 19, 2024

Robert L. “Bob” Johnson, Co-Publisher of The Charlotte Post Passes Away at age 84

by AAGD Staff June 12, 2024

PROFILES

Layla and Roxanne Phillips Share a Sisterhood Through Golf

For Layla Phillips, 15, Class of 2029, and Roxanne Phillips, 14, Class of 2030, golf began with an unexpected invitation from the course next door. …

by AAGD Staff July 22, 2026
Gladys Lee’s Lasting Impact on Golf, Youth Development, and Community Leadership

For more than four decades, Gladys M. Lee has dedicated her life to growing the game of golf while using the sport as a vehicle …

by AAGD Staff June 22, 2026
Howard Bankhead is Building Legacy One Swing at a Time

Howard Bankhead’s legacy is defined by the lives he has impacted rather than personal achievements. A 1981 graduate of Alabama State University with a degree …

by AAGD Staff May 31, 2026

REVIEWS

Auto Review

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 4Matic Transformed

by Debert Cook March 28, 2021

Hotel Reviews
The Somerset On Grace Bay – 5-Star Luxury In Turks And Caicos

by Debert Cook February 12, 2021
Hotel Reviews
Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Achieve Health Security Verification from Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide

by Debert Cook February 9, 2021

AFRICA GOLF

Uganda’s Godfrey Nsubuga takes one-shot lead at Kabete Open

Morocco’s top golfer reflects on country’s earthquake impact

Royal hosts Kenya Ladies Amateur Match Play Championship

FEATURED TOURNAMENT

EULELI HOUSE, A HAVEN OF WELLNESS FOR BLACK WOMEN, CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH AT SHADY REST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB.

Euleli House stands as a beacon of community wellness, dedicated to the holistic health of Black women through both virtual and soon-to-be physical spaces.

VIDEOS

Masters Coverage, Day 3, April 11, 2021, Jim Beatty Reporting

Masters Coverage, Day 2, April 9, 2021, Jim Beatty Reporting

Michael Eaves, ESPN SportsCenter Anchor

Play & Support

African American-Owned Golf Courses

Here is a list of the nation's Black-owned golf courses that should not be overlooked. You are invited to visit these beautiful venues and to consider supporting these great courses by booking your individual or group rounds.

DESTINATION REVIEW

Hotel Reviews
Reunion Resort & Golf Club Courses “Tournament-Ready” Every Day

by Debert Cook October 19, 2021
Destination Guides USA
Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia’s Only AAA Four Diamond Condominium Golf Resort

by Debert Cook June 18, 2021
Destination Guides (INT'L)News
Black Americans reconnect with roots in emotional trips to Ghana’s ‘Door of No Return’

by Debert Cook March 7, 2021

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