racism

July 3, 2020 A statement from our organization: The USGA is deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic killing of George Floyd, and the racial and social injustice that continue…

Written 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…

The purpose of “Solving the Race Issue In America” is to put forth a brief, historical, spiritual, and psychological treatment of Racism in America – its causes, evolution, and possibilities…

June 9, 2020 — World Long Drive Champion Maurice Allen does not hold his tongue when it comes to speaking out on issues that he is passionate about, nonetheless when it comes…

BY AAGD STAFF June 9, 2020 —Protests over George Floyd’s death have also come to channel anger and despair over broader inequalities that Black people have long faced in the…

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…

BY 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…

BY 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…

By 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…

  Coming onto the golf scene, Tiger Woods emerged with an international applause.  His keenly honed golf skills brought the world to its feet in golf arenas everywhere.  Tiger’s persence…

(May 1, 2018)  Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes has called for an investigation just days following the act of owners of the Grandview Golf Course (York County, Pa.) calling the…