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George Floyd Memorial Bust Released for Free 3D Printing by Sculptors Daniel and Rodman Edwards

by Debert Cook June 3, 2020

written by Debert Cook

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 3, 2020—A memorial bust of George Floyd will be available to everyone supporting the Black Lives Matter protests all over the globe. The George Floyd memorial bust, which is currently online for virtual viewing, can also be 3D printed at local libraries, maker spaces, colleges, and community networks of individuals with 3D printers. The 3D printing file is available for free at Sketchfab and is a presentation of love from the sculptors to the Floyd family and protesters at large, announced Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

The memorial bust, modeled after a photo of George Floyd, which has been the source of many community murals, depicts a strong and gentle man. It was created by the father-and-son team of sculptors, Daniel and Rodman Edwards.

“While protesting is pivotal, there are plenty of other effective modes of activism,” said Rodman Edwards, “we agreed that using our talents was the best way we could show our support.”

3D printing is a service many local libraries are making available to the public and websites like 3D Printing Media Network provide listings of libraries with 3D printers as well as maker spaces. “There is an active 3D printing community and many of those people are staying at home and social distancing, unable to join the protests, but wishing to show their support – they can 3D print a memorial portrait of George Floyd at home, and post images or video of the bust for online vigils through social media,” said Daniel Edwards.

“The memorial bust of George Floyd puts power into the peoples’ hands. For the first time in history, individuals have the right to choose who they wish to memorialize forever. This is a step in the right direction and will hopefully set about a trend in civic artworks,” said Rodman Edwards.

Daniel and Rodman Edwards are sculptors who reside outside of San Francisco. Their work can be viewed at https://HipHopAllStars.Art.

The Memorial Bust for George Floyd will be available for virtual viewing and download at
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/george-floyd-memorial-bust-0c4f918e8e16463e8d5de92bc49a9f23

For more information, contact Cory Allen at 405-889-2679.

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Black Music Month 2020: celebrating one of our own, Bert Cody Piggott, Jr., M.D.

by Debert Cook June 3, 2020

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June 3, 2020 —Bert Cody Piggott, Jr., M.D., “The Musician Physician” is not only his stage name… It is his lifestyle. Licensed to soothe the body as well as the soul, this multi-faceted individual serves humanity as a Board-Certified Radiologist by day and a smooth jazz saxophonist by night. He’s enjoyed golf since learning the game in the 1960s when his late father, North Carolina AT&T golf and football coach Bert Cody Piggott Sr., took him out to the driving range. “I remember trying to hit the balls far away,” says Dr. Piggott. “It was a few years later that I discovered there were so many more elements required.” With his busy work schedule, the 61-year-old tries to get out to play as much as he can. Basically a bogey golfer, he estimates playing at a 15 handicap.

However, it was during the Myrtle Beach Winter Golf Invitational Tournament (associated with the United States African American Golf Association) in which Bert was one of three golfers who made history, by shooting a Hole-In-One on the same hole (#3) in 2012. According to Ripley’s the feat is a first and the magical occurrence has landed the trio into the flanks of history with an exhibit created at the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium in Myrtle Beach to acknowledge the achievement. Shortly afterward, Dr. Piggott was also recognized as an Outstanding Leader In Golf (2013) by the African American Golfer’s Digest.

As a musician, Bert has a swath of beautiful music. Listen to two of his creations below—Escape Reality For a Few Moments… You’ll be glad you did.

Dr. Piggott and his lovely wife, Bessie, of 35-years, have two daughters: Jaslyn Bria who is beginning her 4th year in medical school and will be an M.D. in May 2021. Cierra Monet will begin her Neuroradiology fellowship at Duke University next month. Dr. Piggott is a member of The American College of Radiology, a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and its Rocky Mount (NC) Alumni Chapter.

His music is available at his online store and on Amazon.

Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BertCodyPiggottJrMD

Website: themusicianphysician.com

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Justice for George Floyd, a letter from AAGD Publisher, Debert Cook

by Debert Cook June 2, 2020

written by Debert Cook

June 2, 2020

In times like these, seen TOO MANY TIMES in the history of America, racism and injustice against Black Americans in our country still perpetuate our struggle for equality and justice. A united effort will give us the strength to keep fighting until we OVERCOME.

We stand on the shoulders of 400-years of enslaved, persecuted Blacks who endured unimaginable atrocities, suffering and dying without a voice, without dignity, without freedom. Black labor built this country and made America “Great” while those who toiled hoped—century after century—for a better future for their children.

In solidarity with those seeking JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD and the countless victims of racism, injustice and systemic violence, I kneel and pray for the families and loved ones whose lives have been devastated. I send prayers to those at home, angry, frustrated, disgusted, heartbroken, and those who are courageously standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the front lines of protests across the world.

I admonish our American leaders to take a stand and speak out against the injustices Black Americans continue to face in this country.

As a direct descendent of an enslaved Black man who was bought, sold, and bred out to produce even more slaves for his master, I refuse to remain silent or stand idly by watching my Black brothers and sisters suffer.

The system has to change. As such, I am donating funds to this organization and encourage you to do the same by clicking this LINK.

In the meantime be safe, stay vigilant.

In Power,

Debert Cook
Publisher
African American Golfer’s Digest

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Harold Varner III writes lengthy letter on killing of George Floyd: ‘to me, it was evil incarnate

by Debert Cook June 1, 2020

written by Debert Cook

BY AAGD STAFF

June 1, 2020 —Last week’s murder of George Floyd, while he was being arrested in Minneapolis, has captured the attention of the world. In response, some of the top sports stars of the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB are using their social media platforms as a voice to speak out against racism and police brutality. In the golf world, PGA Tour player Harold Varner III has penned a lengthy statement, 2-pages of opinion and frustration, that he shared on his social media today.

Harold, 29-years old, knows what it’s like to be the minority in his golfing world. He is one of only four Blacks playing on the PGA Tour (the others are (Tiger Woods, Cameron Champ, Joseph Bramlett). Harold is inside of the top 200 on the Official World Golf Ranking and playing in his fifth season on tour.

In his two-page statement, shared via social media, admitted that sharing his thoughts about the death of George Floyd publicly took him some time, because he wanted to first gather his thoughts before putting it into writing.

Penning his letter, Harold expressed well his feelings about the death of George Floyd, along with the ensuing rioting and looting that has occurred throughout the country. Harold’s letter is posted to both his Twitter and Instagram accounts. The full letter can be read below:

To whoever wants to listen, I have so much that I want to say. Matter of fact, I’ve received more messages than ever before, mostly from people who wanted me to speak up immediately because of who I am. I AM BLACK. But it’s not helpful to anyone when impulsive, passionate reaction takes precedence over clear-minded thought. Yes, I’m angry. But I needed the time to put pen to paper and give y’all a proper message. So let’s go.

Here’s the obvious: George Floyd should still be alive. Absolutely. No doubt. End of story. This was a senseless killing—a murder—and, to me, it was evil incarnate.

There are objective truths in life. I think that’s one of them. But life is more nuanced than just a simple statement, and if there’s one thing that is emblematic of today’s society, I think it’s that we constrict ourselves to single-minded thought. It’s easy to do. But that ain’t life. You can be against a cop savagely killing a man and also have the perspective to say that burning businesses and police stations is wrong. You may say one is more or less severe than the other, but there again we must allow ourselves to go beyond this one-or-the-other mentality. Otherwise, we get stuck. We lose direction. Sadly, I think the media exacerbate the situation—with whatever motives they have—by implicating one side of a complex story. I will never denounce an entire race or group based off of a singular incident. I cannot justify that. Yes, the cop acted in the most horrific of ways. No, not all cops are like that. Yes, people are rightly angry. No, we don’t need to loot to make our point. In my heart, I know we’re a good country filled with good people. It’s time we start recognizing that.

Look, I grew up in Gastonia, N.C. I had nothing. No nice clothes, no lights, and, hell, sometimes no buck-fifty to eat lunch in high school. I bought my first pair of jeans when I was in college. And you know what? The people who pushed me to succeed were old white and black men at my local muni. They were the ones helping me with clothes, bills, and food. The white guys aren’t racist, and the black guys aren’t either. I would call myself lucky, but that’d be undermining everything I believe. I’m not insensitive to reality. I’m realistic about the innate good I see in people.

I know how hard it is to build something. I know it, man. Seeing justice for George Floyd turn into destruction and theft of businesses owned by African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, and all other ethnicities is disgusting. I will always be behind all African Americans who are subjected to racism. I will also be behind other ethnicities in the same way. But I will never support an aggressive reaction, especially against those who have poured everything into opening this restaurant or that shop.

Sometimes life is not simple and things don’t make sense. How can we call ourselves the greatest country on earth when our standards fall to senseless killing? That’s a tough an important question. But I still proudly say we aren’t as fractured as it seems.

I see good people. I pray alongside them for George Floyd and his family. And I also pray for our unity. We’re strong. We can go beyond the trap of one-dimensional thinking. Once we do, our eyes will see the righteous, our hearts will feel the love, and we’ll have done more to honor all those subjected to evil and its vile nature.

Harold’s twitter post also added that “there is a lot of beauty and love in this world. I pray for equality and social justice as we all so desperately deserve that in this day and age. I pray for humanity even more because regardless of color, WE need each other to make that change. Stay safe. Love you guys.”

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George Floyd, Where Do We Go From Here?

by Debert Cook June 1, 2020

written by Debert Cook

BY JOHN PERRY

June 1, 2020 —I don’t know where to begin since this mess keeps happening, again and again.
In the case of George Floyd, you can say, his skin was his sin, okay;

When are we gonna resist hate and realize that all lives matter, the senseless killings of
Black people in America is off the charts, just check the data;

Public execution was thought to be a thing of the past, but Police Officer Derek Chauvin
reinstated it, when he parked his knee on Floyd’s neck, so that his inability to breathe, became his last;

Officer Derek Chauvin has been identified as the officer pinning down Floyd, for nearly 9 minutes, in the now-viral video, which shows Floyd saying he can’t breathe repeatedly before losing consciousness. Floyd later died. Four officers on scene have been fired. They have not yet been officially identified by department officials.

Talk about a misuse of power, became the cause of Floyd’s darkest hour, the other three Minneapolis police officers involved are guilty as well, but the corruption and politics of our judiciary system is obviously on display here, can’t you tell;

Racism in America has never gone away, I’m sorry to say, but for us to move forward, it’s no way in the hell it can stay;

I’m proud to see that non-people of color are finally starting to realize, about the 400 years of struggle as a people and why our eyes have to remain on the prize;

Those with morals and conscious and simple decency are advocates for peace, welcome to the fight whether you come from the north, the south, the west, or the east;

How America has portrayed and betrayed the Black male is no well-kept secret, so many people are not comfortable talking about racism in this country and calling a spade, a spade, they perceive the sunlight as the spotlight and they prefer the shade;

I’m not an advocate for violence, to say the least, I’m trying my best to make a difference, I’m trying my best to promote peace;

As MLK said, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, leave everybody blind, with no teeth, but here we are in 2020 with history repeating itself again and I’m sad to say I’m up to here with grief.

R.I.P. George Floyd

To the Floyd Family my condolences.
John Perry is a freelance writer, poet, and active golfer with a passion for calling shots like he sees them and, then, telling it like it is. He resides in Orlando, Fla.

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Outraged, Fed Up Over the Silence of Racial Disparities

by Debert Cook May 31, 2020

written by Debert Cook

BY MICHAEL COOPER

As I write this, I am angry. People across America are angry. Protesters are marching in communities and demanding change; wanting to end institutionalized racism. It ignited following the horrific and inhumane murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Outraged people, Black and white, are fed up and screaming enough is enough.

I have two children. Both are adults now, but today I am more concerned for their health and well-being than I was when they were adolescents. My son is 26-years old. He works full-time doing what he loves, is self-supporting, independent, and a hard worker. I love him dearly yet worry that he is a prime target for being victimized for simply being a Black man in America.

As I watched the George Floyd video, I grimaced when the 42-year old man pleaded “Mama,” and I thought of my son. I grew angrier when Floyd said, “I can’t breathe,” and then I thought of my son again. Like most, I wonder how long our country will suffer from these unjust racial disparities. Will my son prosper as we demand change, or be swept away by the powerful undercurrent?

My professional background is in education and sports, specifically golf. Both industries are microcosms of our larger American society, with similar systemic disenfranchisement, discrimination, and racial inequalities. I might not be able to change the world, but at the least, I do gain satisfaction by continually trying to make a small difference in the spaces that I operate.

So, following the George Floyd incident, I reached out to a trusted friend. He is white and a golf industry leader. I shared this video with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c1uJywjPbA, along with a short article on white privilege. I asked him to review both, and then schedule a call to discuss. He did, and we talked for at least an hour. The open and candid dialogue was refreshing and needed.

We both agreed that sports make a difference in America, and that we would work more closely together to support changes in our environment. We complimented the many athletes who have stepped forward since Floyd’s death, and agreed more are needed. Thus far, it is an impressive list of celebrities, including NBA greats LeBron James and Steph Curry. Legendary tennis star Chris Evert chimed in, as did current phenom Coco Gauff. There has been a plethora of NFL stars showing support, such as JJ Watt, Tom Brady, and Miami Dolphin coach Brian Flores. Even NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement on behalf of the league. Neither my friend nor I could recall anything from the golf world though. Nothing!

I asked my friend if he would help us get more golf leaders and players engaged in similar conversations like we just had. Not simply for the sake of conversation, but with the hope that meaningful dialogue could help tear down social barriers in golf, improve race relations, and ultimately increase inclusion. He agreed. He also agreed that George Floyd’s brutal murder was not just a Black issue. It is a reoccurring social justice issue, and it’s an American issue.

As we closed the phone conversation, I reminded my friend of two quotes from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a brilliant Black scholar and social justice advocate. Dr. Dyson said “Blacks need whites to speak up. Their presence adds a moral weight to the gathering.” He also said: “When there are traumatic events that the world can see, we need clear white voices of resistance that the world can hear.”

If we all work together, then perhaps we can use George Floyd’s tragic death as a springboard towards social justice. Maybe his brutal murder can force intelligent Black and white leaders to come together and make the necessary changes to finally eliminate institutionalized racism in America. We all must do our part.

Michael Cooper, PhD.

ABOUT MICHAEL COOPER, PH.D.
Dr. Michael W. Cooper is Chairman of the WE ARE GOLF Diversity Task Force, former Director of Diversity for the World Golf Foundation/The First Tee, and past Assistant Dean/Campus Director for Springfield College-Tampa Bay campus. Contact him at [email protected].

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East Palo Alto T-Ball Pitching Machine Cancels its 16th Annual Golf Classic

by Debert Cook May 30, 2020

written by Debert Cook

BY AAGD STAFF

May 30, 2020—East Palo Alto T-Ball Pitching Machine announces the cancelation of its 16th Annual Golf Classic due to conditions surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic that has gripped our nation and our world. The annual fundraising event which has attracted friends, fans, and celebrity guests to Las Vegas venues for over a decade plan to host their tournament in 2021. More details will be forthcoming in the pursuing months, according to Coach Gene Tate founder of the organization. “I wish to thank everyone for the support of our annual event and we look forward to having you with us next year for another great golf outing.”

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ABOUT
East Palo Alto T-Ball/Pitching Machine is a 28-year-old 501(c)3 organization that provides an opportunity for under-served children to participate in an affordable, minimally competitive and academically supportive athletic program. Players range from five to fifteen years old and the organizational emphasis is on teaching the ideals of teamwork and good sportsmanship. In 2017 the club led a delegation of parents and youth on a historical trip to Havana, Cuba for competitive play with a local baseball team. “It was a trip of a lifetime and gave participants a greater global outlook with the potential of becoming global leaders,” recounts Coach Gene Tate who initiated the tour. To this day, the international excursion continues to a much talked about highlight life experience for the youngsters who attended.

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Join Golf Phenom Micaa’ Thomas For Her 2020 Virtual Commencement

by Debert Cook May 29, 2020

written by Debert Cook

BY AAGD STAFF

May 29, 2020 —Bowie, Md., native Micaa’ Thomas is turning the page and entering another chapter of her extraordinary life on this Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 am (ET) when she will graduate from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Ga., earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Effects with minors in Animation and Drawing. SCAD is ranked among the Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. (2020 College Rankings). Micaa’s short film “Our House is On Fire” was self-produced for her portfolio and provides insight into the impact of climate change on our world. The film’s Instagram: our-house.film

“Golf is my passion 24/7; Painting is my hobby; Trying to achieve my goals one stroke at a time,” says the tweet on this 2020 graduating senior’s twitter page.

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Micaa’ has been featured in the African American Golfer’s Digest several times for her excellent golfing wins, ever since her younger years, in 2013. “Her golfing skills and ambition to succeed have moved her forward to achieve so many more wins, in golf, and in her personal life, said Debert Cook, Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest. “I wish her the very best in graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design this coming Saturday.” Micca’ was also a 2015 inductee into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (West Palm Beach, FL).

“It is with great pride, and joy, we invite you to the virtual commencement of our daughter,” says the graduation invitation sent from Micaa’s parents Michael and Cheryl Thomas.

Buzz with excitement for this star-studded commencement lineup

SCAD is proud to announce this year’s digital commencement experience will feature Alicia Keys as a speaker, Rachel Brosnahan as host, and Uber Vice President of Product Design Michael Gough as this year’s honorary degree recipient.

Micca’ was the National and International AAU Golf Champion in her age group at the time, she was also a three-time high school golf champion at Archbishop Spalding in Severn, Maryland. in 2016, she again captured the attention of AAGD when the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) held its annual golf championship at the Lake View Course at Calloway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga.

Winning her flight at the Maryland State Golf Association’s Women’s Amateur Championship, Micca’, then age 19, notched her third career win at an MSGA event when she won at Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland in July.

Congratulations Micca’ from all of us at African American Golfer’s Digest!

Micca’ Thomas, Class of 2020

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Anthony T. Browder to Lead June 5th Webinar on Nile Valley Origins of Christianity

by Debert Cook May 29, 2020

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Anthony T. Browder

BY AAGD STAFF

May 29, 2020 —Anthony T. Browder, world-renowned author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant invites the public to join him in a live webinar discussion on the topic: African roots of Christianity. During the online session, attendees will learn how to “restore rituals, values and principles that will benefit us today. ”

The virtual event will be held on Fri, June 5, 2020 from 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM (EDT). Online registration is available at EventBrite.com

Topics discussed during the webinar include:

• Finding Life lessons in Myths

• Cultivating the “Aset Principle”

• Amplifying the power of Meditation, Prayer and Positive Thought

• Ancestral Acknowledgement

• Developing altars and “Spirit Doors”

NOTE: Q&A will occur from 10:00-10:30pm

“In order to accommodate the growing interest in this webinar series we have expanded our Zoom preferences to accommodate 1000 participants for June 5 and encourage everyone to sign up early. If we find that registrations are close to exceeding our new limit, we will expand our Zoom preferences to meet the growing demand. You can help us by registering early and encouraging friends and family to do the same,” said Browder.

Browder is a graduate of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts and has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Africa, Caribbean, Mexico, Japan and Europe, on issues related to African and African American History and Culture. As founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, an educational organization devoted to the re-discovery and application of ancient African history, culture and wisdom. He has devoted 30 years researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. Browder’s expertise in egyptology is extensive, making research ventures of more than 54 times since 1980 to the country.

Browder is author of six publications (including the best sellers, From the Browder File and Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization) and the co-author of six publications, including two written with his now 35-year-old daughter, Atlantis Tye. All of Mr. Browder’s publications are currently being used in classrooms around the world.

Anthony “Tony” Browder is an autodidact and describes himself a chronicler of facts and information relative to the positive portrayal of the worldwide African experience

Serving as director of the ASA Restoration Project, which is funding the excavation and restoration of the 25th dynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor, Egypt. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted 23 archeological missions to Egypt since 2009.

Mr. Browder’s three decades of study have led him to the conclusion that ancient Africans were the architects of civilization and developed the rudiments of what has become the scientific, religious, and philosophical backbone of mankind. It is from this framework that IKG has concentrated its research and disseminated its findings.

Through IKG, Mr. Browder sponsors lectures, seminars, cultural field trips of Washington, D.C., publishes his research, and has conducted study tours to Egypt, West Africa, South Africa and Mexico since 1987.

IKG is an educational organization that is devoted to the re-discovery and application of ancient African history, culture and wisdom. It was founded in 1981 by “Cultural Memory Specialist” Anthony T. Browder who sought to challenge the distorted perceptions of Africa that are perpetuated in the media and in classrooms worldwide.

As the architects of civilization, ancient Africans developed the humanizing principles which established the foundation for world civilization. It is within this framework that IKG concentrates its research and disseminates its findings in an effort to demystify history and present knowledge that can be readily applied in a practical and personal manner.

On May 1, IKG conducted its first webinar, Nile Valley Origins of Christianity, which was planned as an “introduction” to an expansive and complex topic. Unfortunately for some, attendance for this webinar maxed out at 500 persons, and dozens were unable to attend, while those fortunate enough to register were treated to a transformative five- and one-half hour presentation.

As a result of the feedback we received from those who were and were not able to participate in the May 1 webinar, Browder made two decisions:

1. Schedule a Nile Valley Origins of Christianity – Pt. 2 webinar for June 5, and
2. Provide a digital download of the May 1 webinar available on the IKG website.

The goal of IKG is to provide Information and Knowledge that leads to Growth when properly applied. We pledge to continue to provide our supporters with invaluable information that has practical applications, and we encourage everyone to use this time of “sheltering in place” to read, study and free your minds.

For more information visit the IDK Cultural Resource Center at https://ikgculturalresourcecenter.com/

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Black With No Chaser to Host: “What About Me?”

by Debert Cook May 28, 2020

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Join Black With No Chaser’s Facebook Live as they host a timely conversation centered on Black manhood and the various ways our truths show up.

Moderator:
Cirilo R. Manego III, Black With No Chaser

Panelists:

D. John Jackson, 5J Entertainment
J. Wyndal Gordon, Attorney
Todd Belcore, Social Change
Timon Kyle Durrett, Actor

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Avis Brown-Riley Makes Debut Tonight On ABC’s Holey Moley @ 9pm(ET)/8CT)

by Debert Cook May 28, 2020

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Avis Brown-Riley, HOLEY MOLEY – “Episode 201”, (ABC/Christopher Willard)

BY AAGD STAFF

May 28, 2020—Tonight’s Episode 2 of Holey Moley features Avis Brown-Riley. Avis, and LPGA Professional, is paired with contestant Jennifer Weitz, as the two compete to join the winner’s circle. Especially exciting in this episode, the show sees it’s first hole-in-one!

“It was a spectacular and exhilarating experience,” said Avis. “Now I know what the movie stars experience while filming, and one that I will always remember,” said the San Diego, Calif., resident. Eight contestants compete per episode, which means the show doesn’t have to skip over entire holes to fit everything into an hour. It is still sudden-death: the eight are paired off and then the winners of those four match-ups face off on two new holes. That leaves two players left for the final hole.

Avis Brown-Riley lines up her putt on Episode 201 of HOLEY MOLEY – (ABD/Christopher Willard)

Avis recounts how the Disney/ABC television staff “rolled out the red carpet” and treated her and all of the contestants like royalty during the filming. “The Holey Moley Show challenges you mentally and physically. It is inspiring, especially when the audience was rallying and cheering me along.” The Holey Moley venue is a 10-hole, technicolor miniature golf course and familiar mini-golf obstacles come into play in outsize dimension — giant windmills, water hazards, wavy slides and such — the difference being that they’re meant to obstruct golfers as well as golf balls. After striking their putts, players are required to navigate the course themselves, a perilous journey that yields all manner of pitfalls.

Avis Brown-Riley on set with fellow contestant Jennifer Weitz

NBA player Steph Curry is also back on the show, however, this season his character has been animated as a cartoon character so, Curry—also one of the show’s producers, does not actually appear on the set. Last season he spent maybe a few hours helping players out on one hole.

Avis Brown-Riley, Author, “Building of a Champion”

Avis is the winner of the 1982 San Diego Women’s Amateur Championship and she has kept her momentum in sport and in life. A breast cancer survivor, the active 56-year-old, mother of two has been married 24-years to her husband, James. Her book reveals knock-downs, setbacks, and perseverance in overcoming many of her challenges. Today, Avis’ strong will is in itself a true miracle and she shares her life story in the release of her new book, Building of a Champion.

The hilarious episodes of Holey Moley star award-winning actors Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore who both do an excellent job entertaining viewers with their antics.

“Holey Moley” airs THURSDAY, MAY 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

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