By Battiste Broadus May 9, 2020 —The pioneer of inner-city youth golf programs is the legendary Mr. Elijah Walker of Atlanta, Georgia. Every golf program was tailored after his accomplishments…
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PGA President Suzy Whaley Sends Letter of Support to Black Women Suing Golf Course
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF May 5, 2020 — UPDATE on the case involving The Grandview Five: “Today, the ladies all received a letter from the first woman president of the Professional…
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Michael Jordan’s Grove XXIII Invite-Only golf course, on your bucket list?
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGE STAFF MAY 4, 2020 — How would you feel if you invested millions of dollars into building your own golf course only to have any-and-everybody tromping all over on…
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SHAUNIE: “Hey, Chris, did you mark your ball?” Chris and Shaunie, ages 9 and 8 respectively, reside in Youngstown, Ohio. They are excited about learning to play…
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In celebration of Black History Month, All Access Golf presents “Blacks In Golf” African Americans have made major contributions to the game of Golf and still are. The perception of…
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Imani Stingley, New Assistant Golf Professional at Old Natchez Country Club
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF December 2, 2019 23-year-old Imani Stingley started work as a server/bartender at the Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee in August of 2018. Today, her uniform…
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Family Affair in Golf Builds on the Legacy of Harold Dunovant
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy Michael Cooper (December 1, 2019) I’m grateful to have been intimately engaged in golf, in one way or another, since I was 12-years-old. Over the years, I’ve seen the…
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Allyn Stephens of Houston, Texas qualifies for the USGA Girls Junior Amateur
by Debert Cookby Debert CookOn the rise is Allyn Stephens, who has qualified for the USGA Girls Junior Amateur.
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Award-Winning Author Pete McDaniel Discusses the History and Rebirth of Black Golf in Chicago
Jackson Park Golf Association held a symposium on Monday, November 6, 2017 at South Shore golf course. In an interview with award-winning author Pete McDaniel, he discusses the history and rebirth…
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First-Ever African American Golf Museum on Wheels Revving Up to Tour Across the United States
by Debert Cookby Debert CookABOUT THE EXHIBIT: 1,000 square feet of exhibit space 53 foot double expandable trailer Handicap accessibility – Wheelchair lift Where will this exhibition travel? Revving up to go…
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2019 PGA Merchandise Show, My Point of View for Growing a More Inclusive Event
by James Beattyby James BeattyBY JIM BEATTY (January 26, 2019) The PGA Merchandise Show and Convention is the golf industry’s leading trade-only event. In his AAGD article on the 2016 PGA Show, renown…
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Faces In The Crowd: Flora and Derek at Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions
by John Perryby John PerryBY JOHN PERRY (January 20, 2019) – On the grounds at Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions was Flora Allen-Hopson and Derek Hopson, the proud mother and stepfather of NBA Hall…