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Congratulations to Noble Kemp, the distinguished recipient of the inaugural Swing Into Their Dreams (SITD) HBCU 2020 Scholarship! Noble’s academic journey culminated in his graduation cum laude from Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education. This impressive achievement highlights Noble’s dedication, resilience, and academic excellence. As Noble transitions into his professional career, providing him with opportunities to demonstrate his talents will significantly impact his future.

Your support in offering career opportunities to Noble can make a substantial difference in his life. Helping him fulfill his potential is not just about his personal success but also about the positive contributions he can make to our communities and society at large. Empowering Noble is an investment in a future leader capable of bringing transformative change to his chosen field. Together, supporters can ensure he thrives professionally and makes meaningful contributions to the community.

The story of Swing Into Their Dreams is rooted in the passion and commitment of its founders, Lynn and Pamela. Both are deeply invested in the future of HBCU students. They believe that the quest for knowledge should not be hindered by financial constraints. Lynn and Pamela recall their own struggles during college, which fueled their determination to find a better way for HBCU students to not just survive but thrive. This conviction led to the establishment of SITD, a 501(c)(3) charity scholarship organization based in Milton, Georgia, dedicated to providing financial support and resources to HBCU students.

Swing Into Their Dreams offers several ways for you to contribute to the success of students like Noble. You can choose to be a sponsor, make a one-time donation, or become a recurring monthly donor. Each of these options significantly impacts students’ educational journeys and future careers. Beyond financial contributions, SITD also welcomes volunteers who wish to donate their time and expertise to support students.

The satisfaction of knowing that you have helped shape a student’s destiny is an invaluable reward. Your contributions help ensure that promising students like Noble have the opportunities and support they need to excel and contribute to society.

For those who wish to make a difference, you can reach out to Swing Into Their Dreams via email at [email protected]. The corporate office is located at 12540 Broadwell Rd., Suite 2201, Milton, GA 30004. By partnering with SITD, you can help pave the way for more HBCU students to achieve their dreams and create a lasting impact in their respective fields and communities.

Your support not only honors the hard work and potential of students like Noble Kemp but also strengthens the fabric of our society by fostering education and leadership among future generations. .

Pro golfer Grayson Murray, who was found dead in his Palm Beach Gardens, Florida home on Saturday, died from carbon monoxide poisoning. He was just 30 years old.

Murray’s death occurred a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. Florida police reported that he had pumped deadly fumes into his home from the tailpipe of his Land Rover according to the Daily Mail.

A neighbor alerted authorities after hearing a carbon monoxide alarm ringing for an extended period. Police arrived at the residence shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, where they found Murray lying dead in his bedroom.

Murray had been open about his struggles with mental health. His parents confirmed on Sunday that their son had taken his own life. “We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world. It’s a nightmare,” Murray’s parents said in a statement posted by the PGA Tour. “We have so many questions that have no answers. But one. Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and – it seems – by many of you who are reading this.”

“We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire world of golf for the outpouring of support. Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now.”

Murray gained attention in the golf world at a young age, making his first cut on the developmental Korn Ferry Tour at 16 and winning three consecutive Junior World Championships from 2006-08. He turned professional in 2015, winning two titles on the PGA Tour, including his first in 2017. This past season, he achieved a career-high ranking of 46th in the world.

Murray’s caddie, Jay Green, expressed his heartbreak over his friend’s death, saying, “He truly would do anything for anyone. He has the best family, and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him deeply.”

A statement below from Grayson's parents, Eric and Terry Murray.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States at 988 or visit their website at https://t.co/j0traBx8ia. pic.twitter.com/wPsaYMrWrH

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2024

Malachi Knowles, Founder and President, Inner City Youth Golfers, African American Golfers Hall of Fame and the African American Collegiate & Youth Golfers Hall of Fame and George W. Linley, III, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Sports Commission will serve as co-chairs of the host committee for the 4th Annual African American Golf Expo and Forum, August 24-27 in Palm Beach, Florida.

The members of the Palm Beach County Host Committee include Esmeralda H. Knowles, Inner City Youth Golf  Executive Director, Martha R. Clark, President, Fairview Golf Club, Gillian Constable, Project Director, Palm Beach County Sports Committee, James Taylor, Sports Development Director, Palm Beach County Sports Committee, Alisha K. Hall, Master Gardener, Riviera Beach Heights Community Garden, Riviera Beach Community Development Corporation.

The committee also include the Inner  City Youth Golfers’ volunteer faculty, Katongo Chama, Assistant Golf Director/Kaiser University , Tamara Dennard, Director of Health & Wellness, Chiquita Walker-Wright, Director of Mental Health, Gladys E. Harris, Director of Education and Vanesa Fields, Director of Stem.

The committee will serve as hosts for the attendees and guests of the 4^th annual African American Golf EXPO and Forum, August 24 -27 being held in Palm Beach at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The committee will provide volunteers, tours, and transportation to interesting sites in the area.

The committee will also manage the EXPO’s community service project at the Riviera Beach Heights Community Garden.

For more information to register for the EXPO or to volunteer go to www.aagolfexpo.com or email [email protected]

About the EXPO

The mission of the EXPO  is to make African Americans aware of the jobs, careers, and  business opportunities in this $102 Billion industry. African Americans represent less than 3% of the industry.

The EXPO started in 2021 and has been held in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC and Louisville, KY.  Since inception, about 2000 people have attended with an economic impact approaching  $2M. The EXPO founder and organizer is Jim Beatty Golf Ventures based in Omaha ,Nebraska.

The EXPO 2024 dates are Saturday, August 24 -Tuesday, August 27, in Palm Beach, Fl at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL. There will be a free clinic for beginner youth and adult golfers at the John Prince  Golf Learning Center

Website:  www.aagolfexpo.com, Information is updated daily

Cost: $99 to attend  exhibits, nightly networking sessions and the Tuesday awards luncheon. 

Free for those wanting to go to the Exhibits only. Adults 18 and over. Everyone must register. Non golfers are  especially welcome.  There will be over 50 exhibitors.

Sponsors: Golf Digest, American Junior Golf Association, PGA of America, The African American Golfer’s Digest, The PGA Tour Superstore, Sweet Home Alabama, The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Golf Pride, The American Golf Industry Coalition, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Palm Beach County Business Development Board, NCS International, National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers, Golf. My Future. My Game, National Golf Player Development Foundation, Dunlop Sports Americas, Fore Golf Collections, and others.

The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the dedication of the H. Lyals Battle ’67 and Darrell A. Fitzgerald ’68 Atrium, honoring its first Black students to attend and graduate from the institution. This tribute took place on May 20, 2024, as part of the grand opening of the Tsai Field House’s second phase—a sprawling 250,000 square foot facility that serves as an athletic, dining, and social hub on the Lawrenceville campus.

Henry Lyals Battle, a distinguished alumnus, was among those honored. Battle’s storied career includes roles such as President at NICH Enterprises, LLC, Chair of the Trustee Ministry at The People’s Community Baptist Church, and previous Program Manager positions at both the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Battle holds an MBA from Howard University and is an alumnus of Calvin Collidge High School and The Lawrenceville School.

The dedication ceremony was marked by standing ovations, heartfelt speeches, and deep expressions of gratitude. Attendees were given a preview of a mixed media installation crafted by Stuart Robertson ’11, the school’s Artist-in-Residence, alongside his students. This vibrant artwork rejuvenates the historic entrance of the renovated field house, symbolizing the diverse and dynamic experiences of the Lawrenceville community. The installation, paired with a comprehensive recounting of the school’s history of racial segregation and the pioneering efforts of its first Black students, signals a new chapter for Lawrenceville.

Two display cases of archival materials, including photographs, letters, and personal memorabilia, serve as a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs experienced by Battle and Fitzgerald. These displays honor not only their legacy but also those who facilitated their journey at Lawrenceville.

Addressing the attendees, benefactor Joseph Tsai emphasized the significance of the atrium. “These doors that open into the atrium of this handsome structure represent the courage of Lyals and Darrell at a very different time in the School’s history,” Tsai, a member of Lawrenceville’s Board of Trustees remarked. He highlighted the transformation from an era when the doors of a Lawrenceville education were closed to Black students to today’s inclusive environment.

Battle’s daughter, Lydina M Battle  shared on her father’s Facebook page, “I am beyond proud of my dad Henry Lyals Battle on his major accomplishment of being one of the 2 Black men to integrate the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey (he stayed on campus). Having a entrance to the sports complex named after you is BIG! You are a TRUE trailblazer! You are the definition of Black History and making a difference in the advancement of Black people. The Battle legacy will live on forever! Thank you Joseph Tsai for funding this project and making this happen for my dad.”

Henry Lyals Battle reflected on this progress, noting, “The door that opened to Darrell and I in 1964 has led to the acceptance of many other Black students to Lawrenceville.” He continued, “Now the door to Lawrenceville is wide open to give the opportunity to students of all ethnicities, and our School is better for it.” The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, followed by a Benediction from Lawrenceville Chaplain Violet Lee. Guests were then invited to explore the new Battle-Fitzgerald Atrium, a space symbolizing progress, diversity, and community at The Lawrenceville School.

Two days ago, 17-year-old Joelle Johnson stood out from the rest of the players with an outstanding round! She birdied her last 6 holes for an impressive 67 to put her at a total of -7 for her first 36 holes, which lands her on top of the Bell leaderboard. The PKBGT Open Championship was played May 25-27at the Country Club of Salisbury and Joelle walked away from a weekend a first place winner along with matching the tournament’s lowest 54-hole score with 17 birdies!

Joelle’s Scores: Round 1:70 (-2). Round 2:67 (-5). Round 3:71 (-1). The standout player sits at third on the Bell National Rank with an average score of 74.64, and she has enjoyed two wins.

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The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour (PKBGT) is more than just a golf tournament. Established in 2007 by Girls Golf of America as a local tour and LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program in the Triad region of North Carolina, it started with a simple goal: to create better competitive opportunities for girls. By implementing innovative yardage-based divisions instead of traditional age-based formats, the tour emphasizes developing tournament experiences at each player’s own pace.

In 2021, the PKBGT boasts over 1,200 members and hosts more than 125 tournaments across 11 states on the East Coast and Midwest. PKBGT championship events are among the top 30 ranked girls’ golf events in the country. For more information, visit pkbgt.org.

The PKBGT provides a structured pathway that complements existing “grow the game” initiatives, enhancing current investments to build a sustainable growth model for girls’ golf and addressing the “missing link” in these investments. The PKBGT competition framework offers regional and national competitions for players ready for individual competition. By progressively adjusting yardage, difficulty, and competition levels, the tour guides player development, fostering improvement and self-confidence.