With the opening of its new headquarters, in Frisco (TX), the PGA of America becomes the first major international sports organization in Texas. The 106,600-square-foot building overlooks a 30-acre practice…
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Tiger Woods Announces Willie Mack III as Recipient of the 2021 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption
by Debert Cookby Debert CookJanuary 19. 2021 LOS ANGELES – Tournament Host Tiger Woods announced Willie Mack III as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2021 Genesis Invitational field. Awarded since…
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Former PGA Senior Director of Diversity Wendell Haskins Sends Counter Letter to PGA Officers
by Debert Cookby Debert CookWritten By Wendell Haskins as his response commentary to the Stand With Us, Open Letter from PGA President Suzy Whaley & CEO Seth Waugh June 12, 2020 Dear Seth, Suzy and Former…
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BY AAGD STAFF May 17, 2020 —Golf is evolving, turning into something many of us never thought would be. Historically teeing up on breezy, wind-swept bent grass-laden courses was the norm, now…
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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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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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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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World Golf Foundation Convenes Historic Minority Supplier Diversity Conference at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla.
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy James R. Beatty NEW YORK, NY (November 26, 2018) — In a bold and historic meeting held November 12-13 in St. Augustine, Florida at the World Golf Village,…
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Partnership Between The PGA of America and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Seeks to Advance Diversity through the 100th PGA Championship
by Debert Cookby Debert CookST. LOUIS (July 23, 2018) – In celebration of the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, Aug. 6-12, the PGA of America and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis have…
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University of St. Andrews Prepares For Ribbon-Cutting of its New Powell Hall
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBy AAGD STAFF Powell Hall is a new residence hall at the University of St. Andrews named in honor of Renee Powell, American professional golfer and the second African…