The Pinnacle Bank Championship in Omaha

August 4, 2026

RepSpark Secures $22 Million Strategic Investment to Scale E-commerce Platform Across Specialty Retail

August 4, 2026

Remembering When Cameron Champ Almost Inherited Tiger Woods’ Throne

August 4, 2026

The PRO Tour Gives Retired Athletes a New Competitive Stage

August 4, 2026

Public Poll: What Do You Think? Tuskegee University’s New Dress Code Ignites...

August 4, 2026

Wrapping Up The Rocket Classic 2026 Experience

August 4, 2026

JT Auto Body and Restoration Joins as Sponsor of African American Golf...

August 4, 2026

KENYA: Experience Safari, Culture, and Endless Adventure

August 3, 2026

African American Golf EXPO & Forum Announces Special August Exhibition Offer for...

August 1, 2026

APGA Juneteenth Classic Awards honor and celebrate Pump family, Vincent Johnson, Jenny...

August 1, 2026

The Rocket Classic 2026 — Agronomy Intern Kevin WhIte Jr.’s Tireless Efforts Shine...

July 31, 2026

Day 6 Diary – Rocket Classic Experience

July 31, 2026

Day 3 Diary – Rocket Classic Experience

July 30, 2026

GSBA Tee Off for Public Education Unites Georgia’s Business and Golf Communities...

July 30, 2026

Andrew Fernandes walks off first APGA Tour victory with playoff eagle to...

July 30, 2026

2026 Rocket Classic | Thursday Round 1 tee times and pairings

July 30, 2026

Charlie Woods Battles Back to Make the Cut at Junior PGA Championship

July 30, 2026

Sifford Golf Academy Launches to Inspire the Next Generation of Diverse Golf...

July 29, 2026

PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App unveils ‘Quiet Please!’ feed for...

July 29, 2026

Day 4 Diary – Rocket Classic Experience

July 29, 2026

Jimmy Rembert Records Second Career Hole-in-One at Waterford Golf Club

July 29, 2026

TOP STORY

RepSpark Secures $22 Million Strategic Investment to Scale E-commerce Platform Across Specialty Retail

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 4, 2026

Investment validates RepSpark’s position as the key commerce infrastructure for specialty sport, golf and lifestyle brands. ANAHEIM, Calif., August 4, 2026 — RepSpark, the leading B2B e-commerce platform serving brands and retailers across golf, outdoor …

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

Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock Returns to the New Jersey Performing...

BOOKSHELF

The Sadness Beneath the Uniform: Duty,...

Worse Than a Lie

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

Golf Is Our Sport

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

Hit ‘Em Straight Golf Complex: Shively’s Hidden Gem for Golf Enthusiasts

by AAGD Staff June 27, 2026

Nestled in the Louisville suburb of Shively, Kentucky, Hit ’Em Straight Golf Complex has become a favorite …

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CLUBHOUSE

More Than a Game: How Style Shapes Today’s Golf Culture

Golden Tee Golf Club Readies For 44th Annual Fundraiser Tournament

Two-Time NBA Champion J.R. Smith to make APGA Tour debut at inaugural APGA Michael Eaves Classic & Celebrity Pro-Am, Tuesday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 29 at TPC Louisiana in Avondale

by AAGD Staff July 27, 2026

Knickerbocker Golf Club Celebrates 82nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in New Haven, CT

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 27, 2026

Notah Begay III Honored with 2026 Payne Stewart Award for Leadership On and Off the Golf Course

by AAGD Staff July 22, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff July 21, 2026

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

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 19, 2026

Black Bear Makes Off With Golf Bag During Wild Encounter at British Columbia Course (Video)

by AAGD Staff July 16, 2026

Two History-Making Women Unite for First Annual “Driving the Narrative” Charity Golf Event Championing Authentic Storytelling

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 13, 2026

Black College Golf Coaches Association Joins African American Golf Expo as Sponsor of EXPO 2027

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 12, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff July 8, 2026

African American Golf EXPO & Forum Continues to Drive Growth, Diversity and Business Opportunities Across the Golf Industry

by AAGD Staff July 6, 2026

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LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

GSBA Tee Off for Public Education Unites Georgia’s Business and Golf Communities to Support Schools

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2026

Andrew Fernandes walks off first APGA Tour victory with playoff eagle to win the APGA Michael Eaves Classic & Celebrity Pro-Am at TPC Louisiana

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2026

2026 Rocket Classic | Thursday Round 1 tee times and pairings

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2026

Soul Patrol Highlights Untold Story of Black Vietnam Heroes at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2026

Charlie Woods Battles Back to Make the Cut at Junior PGA Championship

by AAGD Staff July 30, 2026

Sifford Golf Academy Launches to Inspire the Next Generation of Diverse Golf Leaders

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 29, 2026

PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App unveils ‘Quiet Please!’ feed for Rocket Classic coverage

by AAGD Staff July 29, 2026

Day 4 Diary – Rocket Classic Experience

by Kevin White Jr. July 29, 2026

Jimmy Rembert Records Second Career Hole-in-One at Waterford Golf Club

by John W. Love, Sr. July 29, 2026

Tee Divas Tee Dudes Juniors Earn Sponsor Exemptions into Inaugural Eastside Golf Championship

by AAGD Staff July 28, 2026

Day 2 Diary – Rocket Classic Experience

by Kevin White Jr. July 28, 2026

J.R. Smith Opens Strong at Inaugural APGA Michael Eaves Classic & Celebrity Pro-Am

by AAGD Staff July 28, 2026

‘Just like life’: Ethan Mangum among golfers who take leadership roles at U.S. Open

by AAGD Staff July 28, 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

Sisters Roxanne and Layla Phillips Drive the Future of Golf

Charlie Woods Named All-American by the American Junior Golf Association

AUTO REVIEW

2025 Ford Expedition Tremor 4×4 is a Family Adventurer

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

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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

Standing Calf Stretch Helps Golfers Improve Flexibility and Stability

by AAGD Staff June 24, 2026
Representation Matters

by Michael W. Cooper, Ph.D. June 20, 2026
Stability Over Supple: Why Your SI Joint is the Secret to a Pain-Free Swing

by Tony Bryan June 3, 2026

BUY THE ISSUE

HEARD & SCENE

Promising young golfer dies suddenly after collapsing during school prank

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?

COMMUNITY NEWS

The African American Heritage Festival Kicks Off February 14th

Los Angeles Hosts Dream at Blu MLK Celebration

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

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

Naked Acts, The Critically-Acclaimed 1996 Independent Film by Bridgett M. Davis

by AAGD Staff January 29, 2025

Four Black Women Now Permeate The LPGA Tour

by Debert Cook August 25, 2016

$4 Billion Generated Annually by Golf Tournament Fundraising

by Debert Cook August 26, 2015

How to Secure Tickets for the 2026 Masters With Pricing and Full Schedule Details

by AAGD Staff February 15, 2026

OBITUARIES

David O. Swanson, Wiley College Golf Coach Passes Away

by AAGD Staff May 5, 2026

Kiki Shepard

by AAGD NEWSWIRE April 4, 2026

Minister Abdul Akbar Muhammad

by AAGD Staff April 3, 2026

Bob Law

by AAGD Staff April 1, 2026

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

by AAGD Staff February 17, 2026

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

2025 Ford Explorer ST 4WD Meets 3-Row SUV Demand

by Randi Payton June 20, 2025

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

AFRICA GOLF

AFRIYEA Golf Academy Training Report Sets a New Standard for Youth Development in Africa

From the U.S. to the Motherland, 10 African Countries Made for Golf-Focused Retirement

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

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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