Harold Varner III Asked to Leave Indiana Golf Course Following Sixsome Dispute

August 25, 2026

Callaway and Good Good Face Backlash After Controversial Golf Advertisement

August 25, 2026

The Pinkney Foundation’s Math of Golf Program Announces $25,000 Partnership with Cascade...

August 24, 2026

Elite Field Set as APGA Tour Travels to Baltusrol Golf Club for...

August 24, 2026

Golf Community Mourns Legendary Hall of Famer Herbert L. Dixon

August 24, 2026

Black Women Make Their Mark on the Epson Tour as Amari Avery...

August 24, 2026

Opus Women Only Golf Clinic Opens the Door to Confidence, Connection and...

August 24, 2026

Ashaunta Epps, Founder of A Perfect Swing Inc., to deliver keynote Speech...

August 19, 2026

Ralph Stokes Honored by National Association of Black Journalists With Sam Lacy...

August 19, 2026

Black Girls Golf Start Smart Masterclass Replay Bundle Gives Women Another Path...

August 19, 2026

Golf, Cigars, and Scotch Offers a Thoughtful Look at Fatherhood, Friendship and...

August 19, 2026

Winston Salem State University Charlotte QC 36 Annual Golf Scholarship Tournament

August 18, 2026

Joseph Bramlett, Co-Leader, Fires 62 at Albertsons Boise Open as Korn Ferry...

August 16, 2026

An American Golf Original: Joseph M. Bartholomew

August 15, 2026

LIV Golf’s $40 Million Finale Canceled as Tour’s Future Faces More Uncertainty

August 13, 2026

APGA Farmers Insurance® Fall Series introduces three new tournaments, expanding 2026 APGA Tour...

August 12, 2026

The Pinnacle Bank Championship in Omaha

August 12, 2026

Tiger Woods Makes Personal Announcement Following Latest Business Venture

August 12, 2026

JACKSON T. STEPHENS CUP ANNOUNCES 2026 HBCU AND SERVICE ACADEMY INDIVIDUAL FIELD

August 10, 2026

College Career & Beyond Opens Applications for Class of 2027

August 10, 2026

Future CCB | MGP Scholars to Benefit From $1 Million Rocket Scholarship...

August 10, 2026

TOP STORY

Ralph Stokes Honored by National Association of Black Journalists With Sam Lacy Pioneer Award

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 19, 2026

ATLANTA, August 17, 2026 – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has honored Ralph Stokes, Vice President of Social Impact Partnerships and Community Relations at PGA TOUR Superstore, with …

GOLF TIPS

What do circles and squares on a golf scorecard mean?

by AAGD Staff July 14, 2022
Seated Trunk Rotation exercise can improve the strength and speed of your golf swing

by Aaron Cammon May 4, 2022

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EDUCATION

Golf Pride Holds LIVE Discussion Presented By BGD Links: “Working for a Leading Brand”

by AAGD Staff October 4, 2023
First Tee enters 50 new Title I schools with support from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program

by AAGD NEWSWIRE August 14, 2023

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bobby Rush: King of the Chitlin Circuit New Film Takes Audiences...

BOOKSHELF

Calvin Peete: Golf’s Forgotten Star

My Life’s Journey, by Reatha J....

Playing From The Rough

LIFE ON THE GREEN: Lessons and...

HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

LeRoy Bates, The Passionate Golfer Behind Golf Junkyz

by AAGD Staff March 1, 2025

For LeRoy Bates, golf is more than just a game—it’s a lifelong passion, a way to connect …

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GOLF BIZ

LIV Golf Nears $5 Billion as Saudi Backing Grows

by AAGD Staff May 8, 2025

LIV Golf’s backers are once again committing serious funds, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) approaching …

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CLUBHOUSE

Tiger Woods’ TGL League Presented by SoFi Completes Committed Player...

First Tee – Tampa Bay’s Short Course Grand Opening Planned...

Monday Before The Show to Honor LPGA Legend Gladys Lee in 2027

by AAGD Staff May 27, 2026

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at Uganda’s DFCU Serena Golf Club Day

by AAGD Staff May 27, 2026

The Men of Essex, Inc. to Host 65th Annual Men of Essex Golf Classic at Brooklake Country Club

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 26, 2026

Grounds Worker Dies After Terrifying Golf Course Machinery Incident

by AAGD Staff May 25, 2026

Tiger Woods Returns to Switzerland for Continued Rehab Treatment

by AAGD Staff May 25, 2026

Sapphire Golf Tour Names Danielle Wilson Chief Operating Officer

by AAGD Staff May 24, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff May 21, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff May 20, 2026

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

by Dr. Al B. Quarles, Jr. May 19, 2026

Tanzania “Saturday Fiddle” Golf Event Set for 2026

by AAGD Staff May 19, 2026

BEST OF AAGD

LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

Arnett LeRoy Gill II, President, National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers Passes Away

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 23, 2026

John Shippen’s Legacy Continues to Shape Golf’s Future Amidst the US Open

by AAGD Staff June 22, 2026

Registration Opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic

by AAGD Staff June 22, 2026

Gladys Lee’s Lasting Impact on Golf, Youth Development, and Community Leadership

by AAGD Staff June 22, 2026

Courage on the Tee, The 1937 Interracial Match between Wilberforce University and Ohio Northern University

by Bob Denney June 20, 2026

Representation Matters

by Michael W. Cooper, Ph.D. June 20, 2026

WOCG & GOTGT Among 69 Organizations Nationwide Selected for 2026 Funding

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 20, 2026

Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 18, 2026

The PGA High School Golf National Invitational Returns to Pinehurst July 11-20

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 17, 2026

Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club

by AAGD Staff June 17, 2026

How A Golf Collab Is Making Golf More Accessible and Welcoming

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 17, 2026

Janet Johnson, Sistas on the Links Founder Scores First-Ever Hole-in-One

by AAGD Staff June 16, 2026

Hilliard Golf Course Dedication Honors the Legacy of Perseverance and Black Excellence

by AAGD Staff June 16, 2026

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Elevate Your Game with Greenwood Golf: Introducing the Flex Ball

by AAGD Staff July 16, 2023
Vokey WedgeWorks Introduces Limited Edition 58* and 60* V Grind

by AAGD Staff May 11, 2023
Callaway Rogue ST MAX Driver

by AAGD Staff May 11, 2023

FEATURED GOLFER

Unveiling Tiger Woods’ Ominous Message

Olayemi Ojeokun Wins Larry Powell Scholarship

AUTO REVIEW

Exploring the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo

FEATURED BLOGS

Say It Ain’t So…LIV Golf Player May Have Been Caught Peeing On Live Television

by AAGD Staff March 21, 2023
Tyre Nichols, Rhythm & Rhyme for a Sorrowful Time

by John Perry January 28, 2023
Georgia PGA Foundation Rolls Out PGA WORKS Mentorship Program

by AAGD NEWSWIRE January 17, 2023

19TH HOLE

19th Hole

Chopin Vodka

by AAGD Staff October 4, 2022

19th Hole

Bake Me A Wish

by AAGD Staff October 1, 2022

19th Hole

The Elephant Project

by AAGD Staff September 16, 2022

BLOGS

What If Black Athletes Built Their Own Professional Golf League?

by John Perry July 7, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Same Day Withdrawal Casinos for Golf and Leisure Travelers

by Contributor June 24, 2025
Day 4: Craig Kirby’s Diary as a 2025 Travelers Championship Superintendent, A Real Life Experience!

by Craig Kirby June 22, 2025

BUY THE ISSUE

HEARD & SCENE

Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement From LPGA Tour

MLB integrates Negro League statistics into all-time record book with Josh Gibson now career batting average leader

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: SNAKE SLITHERS ACROSS THE GREEN AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

COMMUNITY NEWS

BCTC hosts the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

National Links Trust Launches its 2024 Capital Club Program

METROPOLITAN GOLF WRITERS ASSOCIATION DONATES OVER $60,000 TO LOCAL CHARITIES

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

$582M Black-Owned Alma de Samaná Golf Resort to Transform Dominican Republic’s Landscape

by AAGD Staff December 16, 2024

Takomo Ignis D2 Fairway Wood

by AAGD Staff May 15, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff December 9, 2024

Inside South Africa’s Invitation-Only Golf Secret, Millvale Golf Estate

by AAGD Staff December 14, 2025

OBITUARIES

Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ musician dies at 84

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 7, 2025

Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Activist

by AAGD Staff March 4, 2025

Angie Stone, R&B Icon Dies in Tragic Accident

by AAGD Staff March 4, 2025

Kultida Woods Obituary

by AAGD NEWSWIRE February 21, 2025

Richard Dean Parsons, Notable Business Executive, Dies at 76

by AAGD Staff January 1, 2025

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

2022 Ford Mach-E All-Electric Compact SUV

by Randi Payton August 21, 2022

Auto Review
Upgraded 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and New Sub-Compact Taos SUVs

by Randi Payton June 5, 2022
Auto Review
2022 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic All-Terrain

by Randi Payton March 25, 2022

AFRICA GOLF

Pan African equipment group named title sponsor for 2024 Patron’s Cup at Muthaiga Golf Club

Celebrating Winners of Ghana’s Centre Of The World Golf Course Captain’s Prize

Kenya’s Top Amateur Michael Karanga A Golfing Legacy in Ndumberi Village

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

National Black Golf Hall of Fame Honors Cobbs Creek (2021)

G. Sean Schley, PGA, brings inspiration as Assistant Golf Professional at PGA Golf Club

The R&A: How George Floyd Murder Changed Us

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 (INT'L)
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam: Morocco’s Premier Golf Destination

by AAGD Staff May 2, 2023
Destination Guides USA
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Chester Washington G.C. in Los Angeles

by AAGD Staff March 9, 2023
Blog Destination Guides (INT'L)
Black Golf Directory Founder Jamie Taylor Visits AAGD in Ghana

by AAGD Staff January 2, 2023

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