Ashaunta Epps to Receive Inaugural Carrie Russell Champion for Change Award

December 21, 2024

The Arthur Johnson Award Celebrates a Trailblazer Advancing Diversity in Golf

December 19, 2024

Top Pro African Golfers Set for Ultimate Golf Challenge Showdown in Lagos,...

December 18, 2024

Highlights and Insights from Lake Nona Media Day Tournament of Champions

December 18, 2024

Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Dies at 81

December 18, 2024

For Sale: Mississippi’s Historic Brookwood Golf Course Awaits New Visionary Ownership

December 18, 2024

Celebrating the Season with Gratitude and Joy

December 17, 2024

Award-Winning Actor Don Cheadle, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, NBA...

December 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Ingram Passes Away

December 17, 2024

Former PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh, to Serve as Honorary Chair...

December 16, 2024

Derrick Stafford, On The Field Referee, Announced as Part of the Team...

December 13, 2024

United Golfers Association Celebrates 100 Years of Legacy with Historic Invitational presented...

December 13, 2024

Michael Bradham Wins 2024 APGA Adrian Stills Award Presented by Cisco

December 11, 2024

STEPHEN AND AYESHA CURRY’S EAT. LEARN. PLAY. SPREADS JOY IN OAKLAND WITH...

December 11, 2024

Michael Jordan Dropped the Ultimate Mic at Vegas’ Priciest Golf Spot

December 9, 2024

Unlock Golf Savings with TeeTime Golf Pass

December 9, 2024

Reminder to RSVP to attend the Dec. 12th Shady Rest Country Club...

December 9, 2024

Native Links: The Surprising History of the First Native Americans in Golf

December 9, 2024

Teeing Off With Journalist Glenn Jones and His Love Affair With Golf

December 6, 2024

Julius Thaxter Arterberry Earns Prestigious PGA Class A Professional Designation

December 5, 2024

APGA Tour’s Willie Mack III Receives Sponsor Exemption to the 2025 Farmers...

December 4, 2024

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STEPHEN AND AYESHA CURRY’S EAT. LEARN. PLAY. SPREADS JOY IN OAKLAND WITH 12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE CURRYS

by AAGD NEWSWIRE December 11, 2024

This Year’s ‘Giving Joy’ Theme Reflects Transformational Gifts From the Foundation – Giving Back More Than $2 Million in Resources and Support to Oakland Students and Their Schools this Holiday …

GOLF TIPS

A Piece of Masters History: Read This Before You Go….

by Debert Cook April 28, 2015
My Three Week Swing Exercise Program

by Debert Cook April 10, 2015

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NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY PRESENTS “NO POLICY NO JUSTICE,” THREE ONE-ACTS...

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The Ultimate Guide to Evaluating Mr....

A Grandfather’s Dedication To All Future...

The Bomb Heard Around The World

ZILOSOPHY ON GOLF, Observations on the...

HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Rising Golf Star Amari Avery Taps into Mental Game for Success at Pac-12 and Chevron Championships

by AAGD Staff April 22, 2023

Amari Avery plays her shot from the 11th tee during the second round of The Chevron Championship …

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GOLF BIZ

The PGA Buying Summit Returns July 29-31, Frisco, Texas

by AAGD Staff April 24, 2024

Save the Date: The PGA Buying Summit returns July 29-31, 2024, with enhanced experiential value for industry …

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CLUBHOUSE

Golf Cart Rollover Crash in Newburg Leaves Woman and Two Girls Injured

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 2, 2024

Todd Fleming, Executive Director of the Cognizant Classic In The Palm Beaches Joins the Host Committee for the African American Golf EXPO and Forum in Palm Beach, Aug 24 -27

by AAGD Staff July 2, 2024

Haney Criticizes ‘Corrupt Golf Media’ and Easier PGA Wins

by AAGD Staff July 1, 2024

GOLFTEC PARTNERS WITH STEPHEN CURRY’S UNDERRATED GOLF TOUR AS ‘OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION PARTNER’

by AAGD Staff June 28, 2024

Genesis Joins TGL as Founding Partner

by AAGD Staff June 28, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 2025 USNDP Grant Application Opening Late July

by AAGD Staff June 28, 2024

Trump-Biden-golf handicap

Biden vs. Trump Presidential Debate Delivers The Ultimate Golf Handicap Smackdown Nobody Saw Coming

by AAGD Staff June 28, 2024

Seth Waugh Steps Down as PGA of America CEO After 6 Years, Shifts to Advisory Role

by AAGD Staff June 27, 2024

Local Students Attend PGA WORKS Beyond the Green at 70th KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 25, 2024

Willie Mack III, Winner of The John Shippen admits to “making some sloppy bogeys” in post-tournament interview

by AAGD Staff June 25, 2024

BEST OF AAGD

LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

SCORES: Smoke’s August Invitation Golf Outing

by John Love August 19, 2024

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER HOSTS HIS STAR-STUDDED 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC PRESENTED BY LEXUS

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 19, 2024

GODLESS, a film by MICHAEL RICIGLIANO Jr.: An Exploration of Faith, Ambition, and Politics Starring ANA ORTIZ and HARRY LENNIX

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 18, 2024

“SICKLE ON THE GREEN” SUPPORTING PATIENTS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE

by Contributor August 16, 2024

Junior Tee Masters Shine in Historic PGA Jr. League Match in Nashville

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 16, 2024

PGA of America REACH Foundation Announces PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars for 2024-25

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 14, 2024

Gregory Odom Jr., a Howard alum, secures the win at the 2024 Mastercard APGA Tour Championship

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 14, 2024

Andre Springs, A Livingstone College and HBCU Golf Legend

by AAGD Staff August 14, 2024

Win Big! “Share Your Story” For a Chance To Win An Exhibit Space at the PGA Show

by AAGD Staff August 13, 2024

Make Golf Your Career, representing employment opportunities in the golf industry, a featured exhibitor at the African American Golf EXPO & Forum, August 23-27, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

by AAGD Staff August 13, 2024

Enter to Win a VIP Spot at the 2nd Annual Eastside Golf Invitational

by AAGD Staff August 12, 2024

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club to Host PGA High School Golf National Invitational from 2025-27

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 11, 2024

World Golf Hall of Famer Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dies at age 88

by AAGD Staff August 10, 2024

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Cobra’s KING F9 SPEEDBACK™ driver

by Debert Cook January 2, 2020
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group Continues Fight Against Fake Golf Equipment With Announcement of Latest Raid

by Debert Cook October 14, 2019
The Titleist EXP Project

by Debert Cook October 2, 2019

FEATURED GOLFER

In the Grind for the Genesis Invitational, Willie Mack III

Parbusters Club Member Ray Johnson Performs 3rd Hole-In-One

FEATURED BLOGS

Charlie Owens: The Man from Florida

by Debert Cook September 14, 2017
Shasta Averyhardt Reaches Fundraising Goal to Attend Stage One of LPGA Qualifying School in Palm Springs

by Debert Cook August 4, 2017
James Black Talks About the Intertwining of Life & Golf

by Debert Cook May 5, 2017

19TH HOLE

19th Hole

WaKanna For Life CBD Seasoning

by AAGD Staff May 5, 2020

19th Hole

Lee’s Market Original Beef Jerky

by AAGD Staff April 19, 2020

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VENCHI ITALIAN CHOCOLATE CIGARS

by AAGD Staff March 13, 2020

BLOGS

The Concession, An 18th Hole Showdown

by John Perry September 22, 2023
Huge Success at Omni PGA Swing and Dance Fling

by Gladys Lee September 11, 2023
Short Game 9 Hole ReCap

by Gladys Lee August 16, 2023

BUY THE ISSUE

HEARD & SCENE

Family injured in golf cart incident in Port Aransas

Masterpiece Mindset: Tiger Woods Fan Tattoo Weird, or a Work of Art?

Tiger Woods, Erica Herman — Big $30 Mil Breakup? Private Relationship Takes a Public Turn

COMMUNITY NEWS

FEATURED

Swinging Through Adversity: The Jedidiah Frazier Story

Jedidiah Rishi Frazier, a 32-year-old professional golfer hailing from Harlowe, North Carolina, has carved out a remarkable journey in the realm of golf. While he …

by AAGD Staff May 14, 2024
Navigating Life’s Fairways, Teddy J. Tripp, COO, Morningstar Children and Family Services

Teddy J. Tripp’s golf background is rather limited in terms of personal play, but his immersion in the industry began in 2013 with the Golf …

by AAGD Staff April 1, 2024
Tiffany Mack Fitzgerald, CEO, Black Girls Golf

When Tiffany Fitzgerald ventured into golf during the early 2000s, she viewed it as a strategic move rather than a passion and her journey in …

by AAGD Staff February 12, 2024

MOST POPULAR

Teeing Off With Journalist Glenn Jones and His Love Affair With Golf

by AAGD Staff December 6, 2024

Euleli House, A Haven of Wellness for Black Women, Celebrates Juneteenth at Shady Rest

by AAGD Staff July 15, 2024

Native Links: The Surprising History of the First Native Americans in Golf

by AAGD Staff December 9, 2024

Charlie Woods, Aided By Dad Tiger On The Bag, Finishes Three Under in Junior Championship

by AAGD Staff November 6, 2023

OBITUARIES

Vernon Jordan Dies

Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader dies

by Debert Cook March 3, 2021

legendary golfer Bill Wright Dies

William “Bill” Wright, first Black USGA Champion Dies

by Debert Cook February 26, 2021

Celebration of Life for Verda Lyons

Celebration of Life for Verda Lyons

by Debert Cook February 25, 2021

Jerry Hobo Osborne

Jerry “Hobo” Osborne

by Debert Cook February 16, 2021

dr. obie bender dies

Dr. Obie Bender, Baldwin Wallace alumnus passes away

by Debert Cook January 12, 2021

PROFILES

Mark Lowry: Leading the National Golf Player Development Foundation

You will hear many people say the children are our future, and Mark Lowry is someone that certainly believes in that! Lowry is the founder …

by Hannah Kirby November 3, 2024
Andre Springs, A Livingstone College and HBCU Golf Legend

Andre Springs is a towering figure in the history of golf, especially within the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) community. His journey began in …

by AAGD Staff August 14, 2024
President Biden Honors Sergeant Major Retired (SGM (R) Charlie Turner With Presidential Community Service Award for A Legacy of Service and Commitment

SGM (R) Charlie Turner has dedicated his life to volunteering and community service. After retiring from the Army in 2009, he became a JROTC Instructor …

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 17, 2024

REVIEWS

Auto Review

New 2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium: A Longer Range All-Electric SUV

by Debert Cook January 5, 2020

Auto Review
2019 Vehicle Test Drives: When and What to Buy?

by Debert Cook November 20, 2019
Auto Review
The 2019 Toyota Subcompact Yaris; Just Right for City Driving

by Debert Cook July 29, 2019

AFRICA GOLF

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

Kusana Turner, Elite Ladies Golf League: Navigating the Challenges of the Coronavirus

Black Golf Alliance Arises on Facebook

Jalen and Tillis Copeland at the 2020 Diamond Resorts Invitational

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
Wyndham San Jose Offers Natural Luxury

by Debert Cook April 21, 2016
Destination Guides (INT'L)
PANAMA – AMERICA’S CROSSROADS AND WONDROUS GOLF

by Debert Cook March 4, 2016
Destination Guides USA
Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course, Alive With History

by Debert Cook November 15, 2015

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