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Make Golf Your Thing Ambassador Will Lowrey Empowers Access in Golf at U.S. Open

by AAGD NEWSWIRE
written by AAGD NEWSWIRE

Make Golf Your Thing ambassador, Will Lowrey, teamed with the USGA at the U.S. Open Championship in Los Angeles last month, to drive awareness of programs that advance accessibility in golf. Lowrey hosted an executive panel discussion for the Pathways Internship Program – a USGA initiative that provides 20 college and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to explore the many careers available in golf.  Will also served as a host at the U.S. Open Showcase, a large-scale public event at Westfield Century City connecting the local community to the championship.

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‘State of HBCU Athletics’ Roundtable Session Featuring HBCU Conference Commissioners Highlights the Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference

by AAGD NEWSWIRE
written by AAGD NEWSWIRE

The Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference, hosted by SBRnet and First and Pen, is excited to announce its featured session, “The State of HBCU Athletics,” led by the HBCU conference commissioners from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).


“We are thrilled to have four of the leaders in HBCU athletics on our featured session at the first annual Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference,” said First and Pen CEO Yussuf Khan. “Who better to discuss the state of HBCU athletics than these brilliant executives who are shaping and leading the direction for these storied conferences and institutions in a rapidly evolving sports media landscape.”


The highly anticipated “State of HBCU Athletics” will be the featured session taking place on Saturday, October 7th at the Sheraton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, the host venue for the event.


The excitement of coming together and discussing the business and future of HBCU sports is echoed by all the commissioners.


“It is a pleasure to participate in the ‘Get In the Game Sports Business Career Conference’ with my Historically Black College and University colleagues in the great city of Baltimore,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. “I appreciate Yussuf Khan and the team’s efforts in bringing us together as industry leaders in college athletics to continue to advance the business of HBCU sports and provide continued exposure collectively.”


“I am so excited to participate on this panel to share my experiences and contribute to creating opportunities to feed the pipeline of diversity into the sports industry, particularly in athletic administration,” said MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. 


“I’m excited to participate in the ‘Get in the Game Sports Business Career Conference’ as this is a unique opportunity for students to engage leaders and industry professionals who work at the intersection of sports and business,” said SIAC Commissioner Dr. Anthony Holloman. 


“I am honored to be part of Get in the Game and have the opportunity to share with young professionals,” said GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. “This conference is in direct alignment with the mission of my organization, ‘So You Want a Career in Athletics™,’ I encourage anyone interested in athletics to attend this conference and learn more from the best in the industry. Thank you Yussuf for the opportunity.”


SBRnet co-owner Mark Sullivan was equally thrilled to have the distinguished commissioners lead the featured discussion at the first-year event.


“We didn’t think we would have the incredible opportunity of having these four amazing executives together at our inaugural event, so we are truly honored that the commissioners agreed to take the time and come together for our featured session to discuss the state of HBCU athletics,” said Sullivan.


“The State of HBCU Athletics” takes place at the inaugural Get In The Game Sports Business Career Conference on Saturday, October 7th and will also be streamed live on First and Pen (firstandpen.com).


Get In The Game is a sports business career conference designed to educate HBCU students and students of color about the sports business industry and the career pathways within it. The three-day event takes place October 6th – 8th at the Sheraton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD.

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Stamped From the Beginning, Documentary Movie to Release on Netflix

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams brings Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s best-selling book Stamped From the Beginning to life, using vivid animations and leading female scholars to explore the history of anti-Black racist idea.

Netflix announced its partnership with renowned and sometimes controversial professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi in January 2021 to produce two documentaries and an animated series based on his bestselling books. One of the documentaries, Stamped from the Beginning, will be released on Netflix in 2023.

Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

Some Americans insist that we’re living in a post-racial society. But racist thought is not just alive and well in America — it is more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. And as award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi argues, racist ideas have a long and lingering history, one in which nearly every great American thinker is complicit.

In this deeply researched and fast-moving narrative, Kendi chronicles the entire story of anti-black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of American history. He uses the life stories of five major American intellectuals to drive this history: Puritan minister Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, W.E.B. Du Bois, and legendary activist Angela Davis.

As Kendi shows, racist ideas did not arise from ignorance or hatred. They were created to justify and rationalize deeply entrenched racist policies and the nation’s racial inequities.


In shedding light on this history, Stamped from the Beginning offers us the tools we need to expose racist thinking. In the process, he gives us reason to hope.

Buy tickets at Eventbrite.com

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MARCUS BYRD WINS 4TH APGA TOUR EVENT OF SEASON WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE AT VALHALLA

by AAGD NEWSWIRE
written by AAGD NEWSWIRE
Marcus Byrd won for a record 4th time this year on the APGA Tour, taking APGA at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville Tuesday.  (APGA Tour photo)

Scores- https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9402137369693417988 

Louisville, KY. (July 25, 2023) – Marcus Byrd captured his APGA Tour-record fourth tournament title in a single season Tuesday, firing a four-under par 67 to win APGA at Valhalla Golf Club and continue a year to remember.

His two-day performance of 67-67-134 was good for a three-stroke victory over Ryan Ellerbrock, who is in his first year on the APGA Tour.  Quinn Riley of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Rovonta Young of Huntsville, Alabama, finished another stroke back in a tie for third place at 138.

The 26-year-old from Temple Hill, Maryland (suburban Washington D.C.) took control on the front nine with consecutive birdies on holes four through seven.  He then birdied three of the first four holes on the back to give himself some breathing room.  A double bogey on 17 reduced his margin to two strokes but he eagled 18 to punctuate the win and extend his lead in the Lexus Cup Point Standings.

“First time I looked at the leaderboard was after that double bogey on 17,” said Byrd.

Marcus Byrd won for a record 4th time this year on the APGA Tour, taking APGA at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville Tuesday.  (APGA Tour photo)

whose high-quality play earned him four PGA TOUR starts via exemption earlier this year.  “I knew I had to hit a good drive on 18 and I did.”  His second shot on the 529-yard, par 5 hole was a four-iron from 226 and Byrd hit the green, leaving a 35-foot putt for eagle.  “I was relaxed.  It felt good when I stood over it and it was good to see it go in.”

Byrd’s whirlwind 2023 season started with a win on national TV at the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational at Torrey Pines in January.  He then played the PGA TOUR’s Genesis Invitational and Honda Classic in February before winning APGA Florida in March.  The PGA TOUR’S Wells Fargo Championship exemption came next in early May, followed by his win at APGA at TPC Deere Run later in the month.  He returned to PGA TOUR competition at TPC Deere Run for the John Deere Classic in early July and now adds the APGA Tour Valhalla victory to his resume along with the first place prize of $7,500 from the $25,000 purse.

“The last six months have been incredible, but it’s been non-stop.  I feel like I’ve gotten these opportunities and haven’t performed the way I wanted,” Byrd stated in reference to the four missed cuts on the PGA TOUR. “I took some time off after the John Deere Classic and it’s really helped with this win today.  My goals now are Korn Ferry Tour Q-School in the fall and to win the APGA Tour Lexus Cup Point Standings.”

His fourth APGA Tour victory in a single season exceeds the mark of former APGA Tour stars Willie Mack III and Tim O’Neal, each of whom had three-win seasons as the tour was growing in recent years.  Mack is now a fulltime player on the Korn Ferry Tour and O’Neal has full status on PGA TOUR Champions. Both secured their slots with top-five performances at the respective Q-Schools this past fall.

Byrd will continue to pursue his APGA Tour Player of the Year goal when competition continues with the APGA Two-Man Classic at TPC Louisiana in New Orleans July 30-August 1.   The APGA Ascension Classic in St. Louis follows on August 8-10 at Glen Echo Country Club.  The regular season then culminates with the Mastercard APGA Tour Championship at TPC Sugarloaf in suburban Atlanta August 13-15.

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One Year Away — Leading Golf Stars Ready to Shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Golf Games

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

In the coming summer, the world’s finest golfers, 60 men and 60 women, will converge at Le Golf National’s Albatros Course for the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Located just southwest of Paris and a stone’s throw away from the grand Palace of Versailles, Le Golf National is no stranger to global competitions, having hosted the prestigious 2018 Ryder Cup and the DP World Tour’s Open de France on 28 occasions. Golf’s return to the Olympics in 2016 marked a significant milestone after an absence of 112 years, and the upcoming event will only be the fifth set of medals awarded to men and the fourth to women.

The excitement surrounding the event hints at potential historic moments that could unfold during the two-week span in August 2024. One such prospect is New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, who, if all goes well with the Olympic Golf Ranking over the next year, will have the chance to secure a medal in her third consecutive Olympics. In 2016, Ko clinched a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, finishing closely behind South Korea’s Inbee Park. Then, in the 2020 Games in Tokyo, she narrowly lost the silver medal playoff to Japan’s Mone Inami, both of them one shot behind Nelly Korda from the United States.

Ko, an accomplished 19-time winner on the LPGA Tour, has expressed her aspirations to play in Paris and complete her medal collection with a coveted gold. “Paris is probably going to be my last Olympics,” says the 26-year-old golfer. She recognizes the significance of potentially medaling in all three Olympics since the sport’s return to the Games after more than a century. Ko’s journey has been marked by remarkable achievements, becoming the youngest player to win an LPGA event at 15, claim a major title at 18, and reach the world No. 1 ranking at just 17.

The competition at Le Golf National’s Albatros Course, designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge, is expected to be challenging. The men’s stroke-play event will be held from August 1st to 4th, 2024, followed by the women’s competition from August 7th to 10th.

Players qualify based on the Olympic Golf Rankings, derived from the Official World Golf Ranking. The top 15 men and top 15 women from around the globe earn eligibility to participate in the Games, with a cap of four players per country. After the top 15, each country can have a maximum of two eligible players who do not already have two or more players in the top 15.

At the moment, Lydia Ko ranks third behind Jin Young Ko of South Korea and Nelly Korda, the 2020 gold medalist, who is also seeking another shot at Olympic glory.

The Canadian women’s golf team would consist of Brooke Henderson and Maude-Aimee Leblanc, while the men’s team would be represented by Corey Conners and Nick Taylor based on current rankings.

In the men’s Olympic Golf Rankings, Scottie Scheffler, winner of the 2022 Masters Tournament and the 2023 PLAYERS Championship, leads the pack. It would be a debut Olympic appearance for Scheffler, and he could potentially be joined by fellow Americans Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa, both currently ranked in the top six.

Reigning gold medalist Xander Schauffele is well-positioned to represent the United States once again, with more than a year remaining for the teams to be finalized before the Games.

World No. 2 Jon Rahm, the reigning Masters champion, is also eager to make his Olympic debut in Paris after having to withdraw from the Tokyo Games due to a positive COVID test. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, currently second in the Olympic Rankings, had a hard-fought battle for the bronze medal in Tokyo, eventually claimed by C.T. Pan of Chinese Taipei. Despite missing out, McIlroy’s Olympic experience has left a lasting impact, and he’s determined to strive for a medal in Paris.

The Olympic spirit has taken hold of the players, as they eagerly look forward to the unique experience and the opportunity to compete on the world’s stage for their countries. With historic potential, intense competition, and a prestigious venue, golf’s return to the Olympics promises to be an exhilarating spectacle and a showcase of athletic excellence.

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Claim Your Spot: NLT Championship Qualifiers Announced

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

Get ready for the inaugural National Links Trust Championship Presented By DICK’S Sporting Goods, as the qualifiers are now underway! The next set of qualifiers will kick off on August 12th at Langston Golf Course in Washington, DC, and will run for nine consecutive days, making stops in New Jersey, Illinois, and Oregon.

Here’s a reminder of the perks – successful qualifiers will secure their entry into the Championship, scheduled to take place from September 30th to October 1st at East Potomac Golf Links. Not only that, but national qualifiers will also receive a tee gift, along with food, beverages, and a travel stipend.

ENTRIES OPEN:  Monday, June 13th at 9:00 AM Central

ENTRIES CLOSE:  One week prior to qualifier date at 5:00 PM Central

WITHDRAWALS:  Same as entry close for qualifiers as numbers have to be confirmed with courses.

QUALIFIER ENTRY FEE:   $75

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY, PROCEDURE & INFORMATION

Entries are open to male and female amateur golfers who have reached their 25th birthday on or before Friday, September 29th, and have a USGA Handicap Index of 8.0 or less for men and 12.0 or less for women.

Players must have a USGA Handicap Index hosted by a public facility or via their allied golf association. Players may not be a member of a private or semi-private club or have access to such types of facilities through any affiliation that would allow for such access.

Full Qualifier List

  • Washington, DC | Langston GC | August 12
  • Newark, NJ | Francis Byrne GC | August 15
  • Chicago, IL | Fox Bend GC |  August 16
  • Portland, OR | Eastmoreland GC | August 21

For those eager to participate, you can register for a Qualifier and seize the chance to earn your spot in the prestigious NLT Championship by visiting https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9587872792087393032. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of golf history!

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Teeing up Equality: Girls Inc. of Long Island Launches Inclusive Golf Summer Program

by Contributor
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BY RENEE FLAGLER
Executive Director, Girls Inc. of Long Island

In 2019, Debert Cook, CMP, then Publisher of African American Golfer’s Digest, told me she received calls from great universities seeking students of color for full-ride golf scholarships every year, and dozens of them went unfulfilled.

A few weeks later, a gentleman friend of Girls Inc. called to say he spent the morning golfing and networking. While enjoying lunch at the clubhouse, he learned that women weren’t allowed at the course.

Both instances helped us realize that lack of access prevented women and girls, especially girls of color, from the world, culture, and the benefits golf affords players. We at Girls Inc. did research, determined the benefits, and decided we needed to do more to expose our girls to the world of golf. It took four years, but we are ecstatic to launch our first-ever golf summer program funded by Bank of America and Suffolk County Youth Bureau.

This week our girls are not only learning to play golf (some of them seem to be naturals), but they are also gaining skills in effective communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, and relationship building. By the end of the week, they’ll golf nine holes while getting to know professional women who have volunteered to be part of their foursomes. And did I mention they are having so much fun?

Learn more about Girls Inc. of Long Island at https://girlsincli.org

Renee Flagler is Executive Director, Girls Inc. of Long Island, author, business strategy coach, a highly sought after speaker and passionate leader helping other business leaders thrive. She resides in Deer Park, NY.

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DOANE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM, APPLICANTS URGED TO SIGN UP AT ONSITE BOOTH

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

Doane University is proud to support the African American Golf Expo and Forum being held Aug. 19 -22 in Louisville, KY and our great alumnus, James Beatty, the EXPO organizer and founder, by offering two half-tuition scholarships to attend Doane University in Crete, Nebraska. Doane’s men’s golf team recently won the GPAC conference and qualified for the NAIA national championships. The women’s golf team is climbing up the ranks quickly, and Doane’s new women’s coach, Jim Danson, comes from a very successful high school career, winning 14 state titles with his teams.

Stop by the Doane booth and exhibit to meet, Tom Benninghoff, a member of the Doane men’s team, and sign up for this scholarship. The only other requirement to receive this award is to be accepted for admission at Doane University.

Register here to attend the EXPO, https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here

ABOUT DOANE UNIVERSITY

Doane University founded in 1872, creates distinctive educational experiences, immersed in the liberal arts, to prepare our students for careers and lives grounded in inquiry, ethics, and a commitment to lead and serve in the global community.

We improve access, equity, and success by closing equity gaps and eliminating structural barriers, especially for historically underrepresented and marginalized community members.

  To learn more about Doane and its excellent opportunities, go to https://www.doane.edu/about-doane-university/history-and-mission

 ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM

African American Golf Expo & Forum events are open to new and experienced golfers, industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, media members and golf industry executives with advance registration required at www.aagolfexpo.com. The four-day event includes a tour of Louisville and a golf clinic on Aug. 19 and the Jim Beatty Invitational Scramble golf on Aug. 20 at Oxmoor Country Club. The event moves to the Galt House Hotel, Aug. 21-22, for educational workshops, golf exhibits, hourly prize drawings and special networking events.

The African American Golf Expo & Forum is presented by Golf Digest, organized by Jim Beatty, of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, LLC, and sponsored by African American Golfer’s Digest, American Junior Golf Association, Cleveland/Srixon, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Golf Pride, Heaven Hill Brands, Invited Clubs, LPGA, USGA, Louisville Sports Commission, Louisville Tourism, NCS International and PGA Golf Exhibitions.

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PGA of America Partners with Aivot Golf & Sports Management Private Limited to Expand Golf in India

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

FRISCO, Texas (July 25, 2023) – The PGA of America announced today a new partnership with Aivot Golf & Sports Management Private Limited, a new entity focused on land acquisition, recreational sports management, and the creation of hotel and residential developments across India. 

This strategic collaboration between the PGA of America and Aivot aims to elevate golf in India through the creation of world-class golf courses, golf academies, and state-of-the-art hotel and residential amenities. The partnership underscores the PGA of America’s commitment to nurturing golfers at all levels and propelling the sport’s expansion globally.

Under the partnership, PGA of America and Aivot will work to make a meaningful impact on the Indian golfing community. This collaborative effort will focus on developing new and existing golf infrastructure, providing unparalleled opportunities for aspiring golfers and promoting the sport’s accessibility and inclusivity.

Initial developments are scheduled with multiple PGA of America-branded golf facilities located throughout India. These facilities will provide a mix of golf courses, academies and training centers, offering golfers the chance to enhance their skills and learn from top-tier PGA Professionals.

Comprehensive programming designed by the PGA of America and Aivot will cater to golfers of all ages, while offering progressive learning programs for all skill levels. As part of the partnership, local Indian golf professionals working within the PGA of America Golf Academies network will have the opportunity to embark on a rewarding journey towards PGA of America Class A Membership, enriching their careers in the process.

By combining the expertise of the PGA’s network of highly skilled PGA Professionals with Aivot’s influence in the region, the PGA of America Golf Academies will deliver unparalleled coaching and training experiences. These initiatives will foster a supportive environment where golfers can realize their full potential, while cultivating a lifelong passion for the game.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Aivot as they share in our mission to support the rapidly growing golf community in India through the world-class expertise of PGA of America Professionals,” said PGA of America Chief Administrative & Innovation Officer Arjun Chowdri. “The PGA of America Golf Academies will serve as incubators for talent, empowering golfers to go out and experience the game on the many golf courses Aivot will deliver as part of this long-term project.”

“We are excited to partner with the PGA of America, an organization renowned for its dedication to golfer development and expanding access to the sport,” said Aivot Golf & Sports Management Private Limited CEO Alok Tiwari. “Together, we will leverage our expertise to revolutionize golfer training — utilizing advanced technologies and development methodologies to empower individuals to excel on and off the course. This partnership will provide a hub for innovation and excellence in golfer development for India. Through collaborative endeavors with strategic partners, we look forward to an inspiring future.”

The partnership between the PGA of America and Aivot Golf & Sports Management Private Limited is poised to make a significant impact on golfing infrastructure and development throughout India. As the partnership progresses, multiple PGA of America Golf Academies will be established across the country, providing golfers unprecedented access to world-class training facilities and expert instruction.

When available, employment opportunities at these facilities will be posted on Jobs.PGA.org.

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PGA Golf Exhibitions Supports 2023 African American Golf Expo & Forum, Aug. 19-22, in Louisville, KY. “Share Your Story” Video Contest Opens Aug. 1

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

NORWALK, Conn. (July 18, 2023) – PGA Golf Exhibitions announced its continued support and involvement in the third annual African American Golf Expo & Forum (AAGEF), Aug. 19-22, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky.  The event is geared toward supporting and growing interest, careers and opportunities for African Americans and other communities currently underrepresented in the sport. It will feature 10,000 square feet of exhibition space reserved for minority-owned/focused businesses and organizations and a variety of sessions on topics ranging from golf programs at historically black colleges and universities to supplier diversity opportunities.

PGA Golf Exhibitions is again sponsoring a “Share Your Story” video contest for AAGEF exhibiting companies with the winner receiving complimentary exhibit space at the 2024 PGA Show in Orlando, Jan. 23-26. The PGA Show is the industry’s largest global business gathering and a catalyst for building the business of the sport among industry stakeholders. African American Golf Expo & Forum exhibitors are invited to submit a three-minute video sharing their brand story about overcoming challenges to achieve their business goals. Contest submissions open online Aug. 1 – Sept. 1, 2023. Additional contest details are available here.  Additionally, all African American Golf Expo & Forum exhibitors will receive a special AAGEF reduced rate to participate in the 2024 PGA Show as a new exhibitor.

“I am encouraged and pleased by the continuing support from PGA Golf Exhibitions,” said Jim Beatty, founder of the African American Golf Expo and Forum and Executive Editor of African American Golfer’s Digest. “Their involvement has resulted in a number of new African American companies participating in our industry’s largest global business gathering at the past two PGA Shows. Their support and collaboration clearly demonstrate their commitment to diversity in the business of golf. I encourage other companies in the industry to find ways to do likewise.”

“We are pleased to continue our support of the African American Golf Expo & Forum,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon. “PGA Golf Exhibitions is strongly aligned with the goals of increasing inclusion and diversity in the sport and business of golf. We have enjoyed working with Jim through the years to build important relationships and help grow involvement by underrepresented communities.”

African American Golf Expo & Forum events are open to new and experienced golfers, industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, media members and golf industry executives with advance registration required at www.aagolfexpo.com. The four-day event includes a tour of Louisville and a golf clinic on Aug. 19 and the Jim Beatty Invitational Scramble golf on Aug. 20 at Oxmoor Country Club. The event moves to the Galt House Hotel, Aug. 21-22, for educational workshops, golf exhibits, hourly prize drawings and special networking events.

The African American Golf Expo & Forum is presented by Golf Digest, organized by Jim Beatty, of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, LLC, and sponsored by African American Golfer’s Digest, American Junior Golf Association, Cleveland/Srixon, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Golf Pride, Heaven Hill, Invited Clubs, Louisville Tourism, NCS International and PGA Golf Exhibitions.

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Winston Salem State University Charlotte/QC Ram 33rd Annual Golf Scholarship Tournament

by John W. Love, Sr.
written by John W. Love, Sr.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Friday – July 21, 2023

Charles T. Myers Golf Course – Charlotte, North Carolina

44 Players

Senior Flight

  1. Randy Bolton                                                               48-48=96
  2. Jackie Burch                                                                 48-52=100

Championship Flight

  1. Jarrell Fields                                                                 34-35=69
  2. DeAndre Stinson                                                          38-38=76
  3. Chris Carson                                                                 37-45=82

First Flight

  1. Sac Boun-Phescuysol                                                    39-35=74
  2. Rick Stevenson                                                             42-37=79
  3. Smithy Smith                                                                44-38=82

 Second Flight  

  1. Jerry Grier                                                                    46-40=86
  2. Joe Hill                                                                         45-45=90
  3. Donald Cureton, Jr.                                                       46-48=94

Third Flight

  1. Mike Fields                                                                   47-43=90
  2. Linwood Woodley                                                        47-49=96
  3. Desmond Wiggin                                                          47-50=97

Fourth Flight

  1. Todd Houston                                                               50-42=92
  2. Chuck Caldwell                                                             49-45=94
  3. Lloyd Morris                                                                 50-45=95

Ladies Flight

  1. Denise Alston                                                               46-46=92
  2. Coretta Bigelow                                                            47-45=92
  3. Cindy Thomas                                                               49-45=94                                                                                 
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Maiya Lyn-Ah-Ping, Girls On The Green Recent Representative Named Among 2023 HBCU Scholars For White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

by AAGD Staff
written by AAGD Staff

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities has unveiled its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, acknowledging 102 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from 29 different states and countries for their outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and civic engagement, among other areas. Notably, the 2023 HBCU Scholars represent the largest cohort since the program’s inception in 2014 and encompass a record number of institutions, with the HBCU participation rate now surpassing 70 percent.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona praised the talented students, hailing them as exemplars of excellence and inclusion upheld by the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Cardona extended congratulations on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the Biden-Harris Administration, expressing gratitude for their dedication to serving their communities. He also commended the program’s expansion, providing promising young leaders with exciting professional development, networking, and educational opportunities.

“Congratulations to Maiya Lyn-Ah-Ping, who recently represented Girls on the Green Tee and attended the Aramco Team Series, Florida event and a private golf clinic with golf legend, Gary Player in West Palm  Beach, Florida,” said Clemmie Perry, Founder of Girls On the Green Tee. “Maiya has also recently been announced as a United States White House HBCU Scholar and she has been selected as the Women of Color Golf-HBCU, FAMU College Ambassador for the 2023-2024 school.year.” WOCG will support Maiya on her new golf journey with golf lessons and a new set of starter clubs.”

Golf legend Gary Player and Maiya Lyn-Ah-Ping, Aramco Team Series, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida at Women of Color Golf and Girls on the Green Tee private golf clinic.

Selected from a competitive pool of over 300 applicants, these HBCU Scholars are currently enrolled at 70 HBCUs across the nation. Throughout the academic year, they will act as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs, the U.S. Department of Education, and their respective HBCUs. Their mission revolves around “Raising the Bar,” encouraging community upliftment, fostering student success, strengthening democracy, and promoting economic growth. To support their endeavors, HBCU Scholars will receive personal and professional development, cross-university networking, and a platform to address issues specific to the HBCU community.

A key aspect of the HBCU Scholar Program involves a partnership with NASA, promoting innovation and opportunity for the cohorts. The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Innovation Tech Transfer Idea Competition (MITTIC), known as “Mini MITTIC,” is integrated into the HBCU Scholar Program. HBCU Scholars will collaborate to develop ideas for commercializing technology based on NASA intellectual property to benefit their campuses and communities. In September, they will present their IP ideas at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center during the National HBCU Week Conference.

Torry Johnson, MUREP manager, expressed excitement about engaging with the White House Initiative on HBCUs and supporting this year’s cohort of White House Scholars. He looks forward to the new ideas that the Scholars will develop at the MITTIC Hack-a-thon, utilizing NASA’s technology portfolio to benefit the HBCU community.

HBCU Scholars will also participate in the 2023 HBCU Week National Annual Conference, scheduled for September 24-28, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia. The conference themes, “Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation & Leadership,” will foster an environment of innovation, leadership, and personal and professional development. During this event, HBCU Scholars will have ample opportunities to interact with one another, initiative staff, and partners, showcasing their collective talent and abilities.

Following the conference, HBCU Scholars will be invited to engage in various programs, events, and monthly master classes aimed at enhancing their professional development and providing increased access to post-graduation opportunities with non-profit, business, and federal agency partners, ensuring that the nation remains globally competitive.

Further details about the activities of the 102 HBCU Scholars will be provided in the coming months as they serve as ambassadors for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The list of HBCU Scholars, sorted alphabetically by their state or country of origin, is provided below.

Below is the complete listing of HBCU Scholars. HBCU Scholars are listed by the alphabetical order of their state or country of origin and then their hometowns, listed in parentheses.

ALABAMA
(Alpharetta) Taya Davis, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
(Dothan) Jamal Maloney Jr., Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University, PA
(Dothan) Ta’Kari Bryant, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
(Gadsden) Jessica Parker, Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL
(Huntsville) Jaela Haynes Williams, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
(Madison) Makahla Riley, Drake State Community & Technical College, Huntsville, AL
(Montgomery) Matilda Perryman, Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery, AL
(Montgomery) Morgan Marshall, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
(Montgomery) Thaddeus Sneed, Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery, AL
(Pleasant Grove) Haley Heard, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
(Troy) Ch’Erykah Dunn, Paine College, August, GA
(Tuscaloosa) Chiamaka Okafor, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL
(Tuskegee) Eddie Tolbert, Drake State Community & Technical College, Huntsville, AL
(Tuskegee) Bruce Taylor, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

DELAWARE
(Newark) Imani Wulff-Cochrane, Delaware State University, Dover, DE
(Wilmington) Aa’Khai Hollis, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

FLORIDA
(Cutler Bay) Maiya Lyn-Ah-Ping, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
(Jacksonville) Janiya Jones, Bethune Cookman University, Jacksonville, FL
(Orlando) Ndidi Ude, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
(Riverview) Lillian Carr, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
(Tallahassee) Terrance McPherson, Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC

GEORGIA
(Atlanta) Aleisha Sawyer, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
(Atlanta) Emmanuel Dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
(Augusta) Joshton Mincey, Voorhees University, Denmark, SC
(Augusta) Sierra Powell, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
(Covington) Charis Haynes, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
(Hamilton) Jamyra Hayes, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley GA
(Riverdale) Alexander Richardson, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA

INDIANA
(Indianapolis) Kristyn Lyles, Florida Memorial University, Miami, FL
(Indianapolis) Morgan Graves, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

ILLINOIS
(Belleville) Payton Jackson, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC

KANSAS
(Kansas City) Kennedy Thompson, Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO
(Wichita) Lovette Mba, Langston University, Langston, OK

KENTUCKY
(Bowling Green) Chyler Hughes, Lincoln University of MO, Jefferson City, MO
(Louisville) Dariyah Pennix, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

KENYA
(Siaya) Annan Odongo, Rust College, Holly Springs, MS

LOUISIANA
(Monroe) Henry Steele III, Southern University A&M University, Baton Rouge, LA
(New Orleans) Dana Bailey, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

MARYLAND
(Baltimore) Annalyse Belton, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD
(Baltimore) Tesfay Robel, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
(Bethesda) Elisha Cloy, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
(Bowie) Brittney Henry, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
(Columbia) Camille Young, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
(Upper Marlboro) Khamara Logan, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
(Upper Marlboro) Victoria Lanier, N.C., North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
(Waldorf) Zairen Jackson, Bennett College, Greensboro, NC

MICHIGAN
(Bloomfield) Juliet Makena, Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC
(Detroit) Samarion Flowers, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL

MINNESOTA
(Saint Paul) Afiya Ward, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

MISSISSIPPI
(Brandon) Atlantis Funches, Hinds Community College- Utica, Utica, MS
(Collins) Ronnie Davis, Alcorn State University, Alcorn, MS
(Jackson) Nishan Shears, Hinds Community College- Utica, Utica, MS
(Ripley) Amelya Hatch, Rust College, Holly Springs, MS

MISSOURI
(Kansas City) Desmond Williams, Clinton College, Rockhill, SC

NEVADA
(Las Vegas) Mia Douglass, Benedict College, Columbia, SC

NORTH CAROLINA
(Charlotte) David Wilson, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
(Charlotte) Kaiyah Brown, N.C., North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
(Charlotte) Trinity Cromwell, Bennett College, Greensboro, NC
(Concord) Ezeji Nwanaji-Enweren, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
(Southern Pines) Olivia Boyd, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC

NEW JERSEY
(Palmyra) Laquann Wilson, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
(Pennsauken) Calvin Bell, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

NEW MEXICO
(Rio Rancho) Charina Lancaster, Langston University, Langston, OK

NEW YORK
(Brooklyn) Raquel Liverpool, Miles College, Birmingham, AL
(Bronx) Tamara Wood, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC
(Rochester) Carys Carr, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

NIGERIA
(Abuja) Joshua Umoru, Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX
(Agbor – Delta State) Obiajuru Nwadiokwu, Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL
(llaje – Ondo State) Adeleye Mesogboriwon, Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL
(Jos) John Josiah, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC

PENNSYLVANIA
(Cheyney) Matthew Wilford, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Cheyney, PA
(Harrisburg) Jordan Spencer, Delaware State University, Dover, DE
(Mount Pocono) Troy Wilson, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University, PA
(Pittsburgh) Rakayat Sulaiman, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Cheyney, PA
(Philadelphia) Tori Haynes-Harrison, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD
(Philadelphia) Youma Diabira, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

SOUTH CAROLINA
(Blythewood) Kenard Holmes, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
(Columbia) Simya Levine, Voorhees University, Denmark, SC
(Fort Mill) Victoria Jordan, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
(Hardeeville) Marlaysia Westbrook, Allen University, Columbia, SC
(Olar) Patience Badger, Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC

TENNESSEE
(Antioch) Hailey Russell, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
(Chattanooga) Crystal Ammons, Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA
(Memphis) Artrae’vian Epps, Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS
(Memphis) Ebenezer Nyenwe, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
(Memphis) Marissa Pittman, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA 
(Memphis) Tyler Finley, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
(Nashville) Reagan Hagewood, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

TEXAS
(Abeline) Jabraisa Doss, St. Phillips College, San Antonio, TX
(Austin) Kamaria Marshall, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
(Desoto) Ishmia Black, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR
(Fort Worth) Moreen Kabuho, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, TX
(Hawkins) Jhavier Law, Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, TX
(Houston) Kristian Salas, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
(Water Valley) Jason Bailey, St. Phillips College, San Antonio, TX

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
(St. Croix) Michael Bell, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, UVI

VIRGINIA
(Hopewell) Zakyha Jones-Walker, Bennett College, Greensboro, NC
(Newport News) Jordan D. Moody, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
(Richmond) Michael Crossley, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
(Suffolk) Trinity Woodson, Fisk University, Nashville, TN

WEST INDIES
(St. Kitts) Jackeima Flemming, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, UVI

WEST VIRGINIA
(Bluefield) Patrice Sterling, Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV

WISCONSIN
(Milwaukee) Mariah Williams, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC

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