Darius Alexander Ross: Turning Life’s Hardships Into Strength on and off the...

May 21, 2026

PGA of America REACH Foundation and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Award...

May 21, 2026

Father’s Day Gift Guide

May 21, 2026

Tiger Woods Leaves Swiss Rehab Early to Attend Kai Trump’s Graduation, Says...

May 20, 2026

USPA Offers Academic Solution for Traveling Student-Athletes

May 20, 2026

Coach Gladys Lee’s Recommended Upcoming Events for Youth and Adults, 2026–2027

May 20, 2026

Her-cation #1 BFF Weekend Creates Sisterhood, Celebration, and Championship Golf in Williamsburg

May 19, 2026

Advocates Pro Golf Tour 2026 Schedule Continues A Trail of Exciting Challenge

May 18, 2026

APGA Juneteenth Classic Youth Clinic Brings Golf and Opportunity to Los Angeles...

May 18, 2026

Xavier Bighaus captures his first APGA Tour title with a victory at the APGA Daugherty Foundation Championship in St. Louis

May 15, 2026

Takomo Ignis D2 Fairway Wood

May 15, 2026

Metropolitan Golf Writers Association To Honor Damon Hack With the Lincoln Werden...

May 14, 2026

Tiger Woods Seen Publicly for First Time After Rehab Stay in Switzerland

May 14, 2026

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

May 13, 2026

Tiger Woods’ Prescription Drug Records Approved for Handover to Prosecutors in DUI Crash...

May 12, 2026

Sheila Johnson Receives Prestigious Dinah Award

May 12, 2026

James Black 2nd Memorial Classic Golf Tournament

May 12, 2026

East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek Golf Courses to Remain Open Under...

May 9, 2026

Florida A&M, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Power Through 2026 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

May 8, 2026

One of the First: Lessons I Learned While Overcoming the Challenges of...

May 8, 2026

Golf’s Gender Pay Gap

May 8, 2026

TOP STORY

PGA of America REACH Foundation and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Award Grants to 32 First Tee Chapters

by AAGD Staff May 21, 2026

$7.6 Million Investment to Fund 6,000 PGA Jr. League Scholarships and Expand Golf Access for Youth Nationwide FRISCO, Texas (May 20, 2026) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, in partnership …

GOLF TIPS

New Minimum Length Requirement for Course Ratings

by AAGD Staff April 3, 2024
Golf Tips From Petra Cole-Lempa, Pebble Beach Golf Academy’s Newest Golf Instructor

by AAGD Staff March 20, 2024

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EDUCATION

Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship Opportunity – Apply Now!

by AAGD NEWSWIRE February 4, 2025
The Transformative Impact of the Jack Vardaman Workforce Development Program

by AAGD Staff January 10, 2025

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ENTERTAINMENT

Long-Lost Orchestral Word By Earth, Wind & Fire’s Leader Maurice...

BOOKSHELF

Worse Than a Lie

Gavin Newsham’s New Book “PROJECT TIGER:...

Golf Is Our Sport

Unpopular Leadership

HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

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

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

Clark Atlanta Announces the Hiring of Erica Payton as Head Women’s Golf Coach ATLANTA, Ga. – Clark Atlanta University …

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GOLF BIZ

A Joyful Year in Review for Golf. My Future. My Game.

by AAGD NEWSWIRE December 23, 2025

Dear Friend of Golf. My Future. My Game. As we celebrate the joy and wonder of the …

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CLUBHOUSE

The Black Golf Alliance: A Community Built With Purpose

Culture Clubs to Debut at the African American Golf Expo...

Sheila Johnson Receives Prestigious Dinah Award

by AAGD Staff May 12, 2026

East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek Golf Courses to Remain Open Under National Links Trust Agreement

by AAGD Staff May 9, 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

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

LEO Foundation to Host 2026 Moving Montgomery Forward Golf Initiative Junior Golf League City Championship at Gateway Park

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 2, 2026

BEST OF AAGD

LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

Takomo Ignis D2 Fairway Wood

by AAGD Staff May 15, 2026

Metropolitan Golf Writers Association To Honor Damon Hack With the Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 14, 2026

Tiger Woods Seen Publicly for First Time After Rehab Stay in Switzerland

by AAGD Staff May 14, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff May 13, 2026

Tiger Woods’ Prescription Drug Records Approved for Handover to Prosecutors in DUI Crash Investigation

by AAGD Staff May 12, 2026

Sheila Johnson Receives Prestigious Dinah Award

by AAGD Staff May 12, 2026

James Black 2nd Memorial Classic Golf Tournament

by John W. Love, Sr. May 12, 2026

East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek Golf Courses to Remain Open Under National Links Trust Agreement

by AAGD Staff May 9, 2026

Florida A&M, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Power Through 2026 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

by AAGD Staff May 8, 2026

One of the First: Lessons I Learned While Overcoming the Challenges of Integration

by AAGD Staff May 8, 2026

Golf’s Gender Pay Gap

by Michael W. Cooper, Ph.D. May 8, 2026

Second Annual James Black Memorial Golf Classic Drives Opportunity Beyond the Fairways

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 8, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2026

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My Experience with the L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i HS Heel-Shafted Putter

by Debert Cook October 14, 2025
Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash

by AAGD Staff September 8, 2025
Mizuno Pro S1 Elevates Precision and Feel

by AAGD Staff July 21, 2025

FEATURED GOLFER

Montrele Wells’ Legacy in Golf Cemented with Benedict College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Genesis Lewis: A Rising Star in Golf and Academics

FEATURED BLOGS

The Henry Family’s LPGA Tournament Of Champions Weekend

by AAGD Staff January 22, 2024
Happy Holidays From African American Golfer’s Digest

by Debert Cook December 22, 2023
Indian Wells Golf Resort Announces Exceptional Winter Getaways

by AAGD Staff December 4, 2023

19TH HOLE

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Enjoying the 19th Hole At Disney

by AAGD Staff August 26, 2024

19th Hole

West End Gin

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2024

19th Hole

Kenmore 2-Burner Retro Portable Gas Grill

by AAGD Staff May 2, 2024

BLOGS

Coaches’ Practices Underway as 2026 PGA Jr. League All-Star Preparation Begins

by Gladys Lee February 18, 2026
Honored to Support the 6th Annual African American Golf Expo & Forum

by James Beatty February 10, 2026
A Message of Gratitude, Healing, and Hope From Coach Gladys Lee

by Gladys Lee January 26, 2026

BUY THE ISSUE

HEARD & SCENE

Cedric the Entertainer’s Star-Studded Golf Classic Tees Off for a Cause

A $2,000 Golf Cart–Pickup Hybrid from China, Lovably Strange and Utterly Practical?

Native golfers set to make collegiate history this fall

COMMUNITY NEWS

Los Angeles Hosts Dream at Blu MLK Celebration

Florida man charged with DUI in golf cart crash that killed wife: officials

Public Invited to Lincoln Emancipation Statue Unveiling at African American Civil War Museum

FEATURED

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
Crossing Paths With Golf Trailblazer Willie Vinson at the Valspar Championship

Willie Vinson says he was a scratch golfer back in the day. Willie played golf with legendary golfers including James Black, Lee Elder, Chuck Thorpe, …

by John Perry March 31, 2025

MOST POPULAR

Elevate Your Golf Career with the 2025 Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship (Deadline: March 12)

by AAGD NEWSWIRE February 13, 2025

Most influential African American Golfers

The Most Influential African American Golfers

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 21, 2022

15 Major Corporations You Never Knew Profited From Slavery

by Debert Cook May 7, 2014

Detroit Golf Club Members Create Purse for The John Shippen Golf Tournament

by AAGD Staff June 21, 2023

OBITUARIES

Demond Wilson

by AAGD Staff February 3, 2026

Shirley Raines

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 29, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Service of Golf Mentor Raymond A. Savoy

by AAGD Staff January 20, 2026

Denise C. Howard

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 5, 2026

Willie B. Pulley, Sr.

by AAGD Staff December 27, 2025

PROFILES

Betty Long at 90, Still Swinging With Grace and Grit

At 90 years old, Betty H. Long is still proving that age is not a limit—it is an invitation. An invitation to keep moving, keep …

by AAGD Staff May 3, 2026
Angelique Johnson’s Fight for Reclaiming Space, Preserving Legacy, Equity in Los Angeles Golf

The long-anticipated reopening of Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South Los Angeles represents far more than the return of a nine-hole, par-3 community facility. After …

by AAGD Staff March 8, 2026
Ashaunta Epps Recognized Among Top 50 LPGA Instructors — A Champion of the Game and Community

(October 2025) — LPGA.COM Ashaunta Epps has been officially recognized as one of the Top 50 LPGA Instructors, a prestigious honor highlighting the best teaching …

by AAGD Staff February 2, 2026

REVIEWS

Auto Review

2025 Subaru WRX tS: The Sport Sedan That Thrills

by Randi Payton April 19, 2025

Auto Review
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Blends Comfort and Performance

by Randi Payton March 3, 2025
Auto Review
2025 Acura MDX

by Randi Payton January 30, 2025

AFRICA GOLF

LGAN (NIGERIA) Strengthens Ties With Media to Promote Women’s Golf

AFRICA: Madinaty Golf Club Set To Host Egyptian Open

Kenya Golfers Earn Spots in NCBA Series as Juniors Shine at Royal Nairobi

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

Watch The Renee Powell Story – On the Road with Iona

A Momentous Occasion: Forever Stamp Dedication for Congressman John A. Lewis in NYC

Kool and the Gang co-founder donates thousands to NJ schools for music education

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

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Exploring the Sights and Sounds of Georgia Aquarium

by AAGD Staff December 2, 2025
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Rogers Park Golf Course — From Segregated Park to Historic Fairway

by AAGD Staff November 26, 2025
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The Legend of Annie Palmer, Known as the “White Witch of Rose Hall,” Lives On at Rose Hall’s Haunted Fairways

by AAGD Staff October 10, 2025

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