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

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

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Highlights and Insights from Lake Nona Media Day Tournament of Champions

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Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Dies at 81

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

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Celebrating the Season with Gratitude and Joy

December 17, 2024

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

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Robert “Bob” Ingram Passes Away

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

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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...

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Michael Bradham Wins 2024 APGA Adrian Stills Award Presented by Cisco

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

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

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Unlock Golf Savings with TeeTime Golf Pass

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

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

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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

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

December 4, 2024

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TOP STORY

WISE & Black Sports Professionals Host Inspiring Evening with Women of Color Golf Founder Clemmie Perry

by AAGD Staff November 27, 2024

On November 18, the Tampa chapters of Women in Sports and Entertainment (WISE) and the National Association of Black Sports Professionals (NABSP) joined forces to present an inspiring event featuring …

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HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Cletis Dozier of Charlotte, North Carolina makes 2nd Hole-in-One

by AAGD Staff July 1, 2022

(L-R) David Waddell, Cletis Dozier, Art Phillips and Larry Gladden

Cletis Dozier of Charlotte, North Carolina had his 2nd Hole-in-One on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Edgewater …

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GOLF BIZ

Economic Impact of the African American Golf Expo & Forum 2023

by AAGD Staff November 9, 2023

The African American Golf Expo & Forum held at the Galt House in Louisville from August 19 …

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CLUBHOUSE

SUSIE ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR EQUITY IN WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TO ATTEND SUMMIT IN SCOTLAND OPEN: APPLY BY JULY 31, 2024

by AAGD NEWSWIRE April 1, 2024

AGENT CRITICIZES TIGER WOODS FOR ‘ZOMBIE-LIKE’ BEHAVIOR FOLLOWING UNEXPECTED FIRING

by AAGD Staff March 27, 2024

SEASON THREE OF STEPHEN CURRY’S U.S. UNDERRATED GOLF TOUR PRESENTED BY KPMG TEES OFF JUNE 21

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 20, 2024

Herbert V. Kohler/GWAA Journalism Scholarship

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 20, 2024

Coach Robert Young’s 20-Year Legacy at First Tee Honored at THE PLAYERS With A Surprise By Justin Rose and Alex Smalley

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 16, 2024

Jacksonville Natives Stephen and Tanya Harris Enjoy the Action at The Players.

by AAGD Staff March 16, 2024

Woods’ No-Show at The Players Championship a Letdown for Many Fans

by AAGD Staff March 16, 2024

Brandon Johnson sets the stage for his unique style, launches his design firm

by AAGD Staff March 13, 2024

TeachMe.To 2024 Annual Golf Courses Report

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 13, 2024

PGA Tour Commissioner Monahan Optimistic Amidst Merger Talks

by AAGD Staff March 13, 2024

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LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

Exciting Juneteenth Golf Event at Rocky River Golf Club

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SCORES: Bull City Open – Kappa’s of Durham, North Carolina Golf Tournament

by John Love June 7, 2024

Opportunities are available for local, small, and diverse-owned businesses to be a supplier for the PGA of America! JULY 3 REGISTRATION DEADLINE

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 6, 2024

JUNE 7th/TOMORROW: PGA Tour and LIV Golf ‘set to meet in New York with Tiger Woods attending… but Rory McIlroy WON’T be there’

by AAGD Staff June 6, 2024

JOB OPENING: GENERAL MANAGER (Golf Club of Dallas)

by AAGD Staff June 6, 2024

Georgia Oboh captures THE JOHN SHIPPEN Women’s Invitational and secures spot in two Michigan-based LPGA Tour events

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 6, 2024

Tiger Woods’ Poker Night Video Sparks Concern

by AAGD Staff June 5, 2024

Argyle Downes Among 24 Exceptional First Tee Alumni Selected for First Tee College Scholarship Program

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 5, 2024

African American Golf EXPO and Forum Launches Inaugural Community Service Project At Rivera Beach Heights Community Garden

by AAGD Staff June 5, 2024

A Legacy ontinues — Golfers Swing for a Great Cause in Memory of Robert C. Saffold Sr.

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 5, 2024

PGA of America VendorMatch Opens for 2025 Major Championships

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 5, 2024

Register For Black Golf Directory Virtual Career Fairs to Explore Careers in Golf

by AAGD Staff June 4, 2024

15-Year-Old Miles Russell To Make PGA TOUR Debut as Sponsor Exemption at Rocket Mortgage Classic

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 4, 2024

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The Story Behind The Turning Shoe eDrive Plus A Kickstarter Project

by Debert Cook February 24, 2015
Hybrid Designer Ladies Golf Bags by Birdie Babe Golf

by Debert Cook December 9, 2014
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls

by Debert Cook December 4, 2014

FEATURED GOLFER

Larry Branch II Enjoys The Soul Of The Game

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FEATURED BLOGS

When Paths Cross

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Is Golf A Sport?

by Debert Cook October 3, 2014

19TH HOLE

BLOGS

Here’s How To Qualify for the 2024 Masters Tournament, New Changes Revealed

by AAGD Staff April 5, 2023
Three of the Best African American Golfers of All Time

by AAGD Staff March 14, 2023
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? A Gathering of Golf Legends at Masters Amidst LIV Controversy

by AAGD Staff March 10, 2023

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HEARD & SCENE

Pregnant sea lion found on resort golf course miles from shore

LIV Golf to Pay $122,000+ in DP World Tour Player Fines

Neuropeak Pro to become Official Performance Training Company of the AJGA

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

Women of Color Golf and Edward Waters University Women’s Golf Team to Premier the Movie: Playing Through – The Story of Ann Gregory, March 29th

by AAGD Staff March 23, 2023

AVA MUHAMMAD, Lawyer and Student Minister, Dies at 71, Memorial Service Set for Sept. 3

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 28, 2022

Mystic Dunes Golf Club’s Course to Undergo Full-Renovation

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 27, 2023

Renegade Golf Becomes First Ever Black-Owned Golf Company to Land on USGA Conforming Equipment List

by AAGD Staff December 7, 2022

OBITUARIES

Lewis C. Horne, Jr. Prominent Lawyer and Leader in Golf Loses Battle to Cancer

by Debert Cook February 26, 2017

Dr. Minnie L. Mikell Johnson

by Debert Cook October 24, 2016

The King of Golf, Arnold Palmer Dies

by Debert Cook September 25, 2016

Brigadier General George A. Jones, WWII, FDNY Veteran, Dies at age 93

by Debert Cook September 13, 2016

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Bobby Andrews

by Debert Cook May 5, 2016

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

Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Jose Offers Natural Luxury

by Debert Cook April 21, 2016

Auto Review
All-New All-New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Raises the Minivan Bar Raises the Minivan Bar

by Debert Cook April 5, 2016
Auto Review
The New 2016 Chevy Malibu Gets Competitive

by Debert Cook March 20, 2016

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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

Celebrating Black History Month and those making History EVERYDAY: Ginger Howard

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Texas Golf Among the ‘Brothers is Just As BIG as TEXAS Itself

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

Destination Guides USA
Utah

by premier April 28, 2014
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Bahamas

by premier April 28, 2014
Destination Guides (INT'L)
Canada: Eastern Townships – Montréal

by premier April 25, 2014

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