Addie Cobb,
Founder, Addie Cobb Golf Academy (Augusta, GA) talks
golf with All-Pro tackle, Marcus
Stoud of the Buffalo Bills.
(April 2009)
Earnie Ellison,
Director of Business & Community Relations, PGA
Foundation, warms up on the putting greens during the
27 Annual Bill Dickey Scholarship Association's East/West
tournament,
Jan. 15, 2009 (Phoenix, AZ)
Erica
and Myah Jackson
capture their 3rd Place win at the 5th Annual 2008 Rehab
Motivators (Chicago, IL).
Dave Duerson
(NFL) meets youth and signs autographs during the
annual Omega Psi Phi
golf tournament and clinic held in Pennauken Country
Club in New Jersey. (7/12/07)
Annual Willie
Gary, Esq. Tournament Two golfers hold up their
favorite golf magazine while
enjoing the festivities of the
three-day tournament in
Stuart, Florida.
Charlie Sifford surrounded
by admirers at the Origianl Tee golf
tournament (Hamburg, NJ-2007)
Clovis Prince, (L) hosted the Prince & Associates
first annual Charity Networking Golf and Tennis
Tournament presented its annual
award to Larry Sweatt. The tournament was held at
the Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club during
May 27-30. More than 400 guests attended. The event
supports Golf For a Cure and raises funds to fight
cancer in America. For more see the Summer 2004
issue.
Tom & Donna Joyner,
Walter Williams, Omarosa
Manigault at O'Jay's 2007 annual
tournament (Cleveland, OH)
Bogey Boyz celebrate
during their Williamsburg, PA, tournament held Summer
2007.
Bill Dickey(l), president/founder of
the Ntl. Minority
Jr. Golf Scholarship Assoc. graciously
accepts $20,000 donation check
from Earl G. Graves,publisher of
Black Enterprise (r).BE Golf & Tennis Challenge,
Miami, FL-August 2004/Labor Day Weekend. The tournament
is now known as the
Bill Dickey Invitational (BDI). Jesse Scott
of T-Moble (L) Philip
Jones AKA 'Bro. Jay'- Board Member
and Golf Tournament Coordinator (R) presenting one
of several cell phones donated to Baba Shahid (C)
at the GrandMasters
of The Short Game Tournament,' held
In Sept. 2002 by the Black Veterans for Social Justice
Inc. at Breezy Point Golf Course, Riis Park Queens,
NY
2nd Place Winning Team is all smiles during the
National Black MBA
Association's Golf and Spa Classic held
April 23-25, 2004 at the luxurious Phoenix, Arizona
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.(l-r) Kirk Bates,
Warren Manns, Lee Murphy and Walter Wyatt.
Jessie Brooks Tennessee
Golf Trail
Brooks
shares his fantastic golfing experiences--after
playing the Tennessee Golf Trail, "It's
sure to please you," he says.
Discover exactly why, as he recounts stories
of his rounds at many great golf courses
that he finds in some of the best 'out
of the' way places.
(Read Spring 2009 issue.)
"Golf can be more than a game," says Al
Quarles, who leads the successful Bogey Boyz, a
Philadelphia-based golfing organization that teaches
youth how golf can help them to go from the classroom
to the boardroom.
Calvin
Peete Jr.
Becomes New National Sales Manager At STX
World-renowned for its patented
Soft Face Insert Technology, STX has appointed Calvin
Peete Jr. to head up its national sales team effective
immediately. The Baltimor, MD firm is acknowledged
as being the golf industry's foremost authority on
insert face technology and Peete has big plans for
keeping it that way. (Read more in the Fall 2010 wrap-up
issue.)
Photo Gallery
Enjoying their first trip to Ireland, Dr.
Clyde Henderson (2nd from Rt) shares
a spectacular view at Old Head GC with golfing buddies
(L-R) Joe, Rich,
andJim.
Dr. Clyde Henderson's
group adventure spanned 2-weeks and treated golfers
to exceptional courses throughout Ireland. Above,
golfers and their wives pose for a group photo.
(L-R) Former New York Jets wide
receiver/ tight end Richard
Caster with professional
golfer Chris Arceneaux
at Eisenhower Park Golf Course (East Meadow, NY).
Darby is President/CEO of The Darby Foundation. Caster,
when available, helps mentor youth at the organization’s
golf camps.
President Karen Ingram, Launice Sills, and members of The Links, Inc., Wilmington stood in unity at their annual Links on the Links golf tournament on June 4, 2011 at Rock Manor, Wilmington, Delaware. The Wilmington Chapter is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
Ronnie
Lott’s First Annual “Drive to Survive”
Charity Dinner
On a beautiful Southern California April 10th Sunday,
amidst the beautiful backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains,
The Castaway set the scene for Ronnie Lott’s
First Annual “Drive to Survive” Charity
Dinner to benefit Eric’s Vision. Ronnie Lott,
former teammates, friends, and supporters came out
to lend their support to Eric’s Vision, a non-profit
organization that aims to raise support for individuals
battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). (L-R)
Ken Norton Sr., Lyriq Bent, Miss Knockout, Tony “TheTiger”
Lopez, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini.
Inaugural
Glow Golf Forum on African American Women and Diversity
in the Golf Industry
In an effort to foster the growth of African
American female participation and diversity in the
multi-billion dollar golf industry, the PGA Education
Center, at PGA Village, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., played
host in October to Glow Golf's inaugural forum and
golf event entitled, "Rethink Your Possibilities:
Breaking the Grass Ceiling," (Above: L-R) Charlie
Jackson, Joe Sterenka and
Chery Gentry
The program was designed to champion and increase
participation in golf by African American female professionals,
the event featured a keynote address by PGA of America
Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka to an audience
of corporate executives, entrepreneurs and diversity
experts. (Read the Fall 2010
wrap-up issue.)
The first round of the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational two-person, 36-hole celebrity scramble (April 2011) at Shadow Creek Golf Course, was hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. Top scores of the first day were for golf duos Michael Jordan/Toni Kukoc (1st), Danny Masterson/Michael Pena and Drew Brees/Wayne Gretzky (tied for 2nd)
Trevor
Anderson, CSCS, CGFI, Head of Golf Performance/
Performance Specialist - IMG Performance Institute,
Bradenton, FL with Ginger Howard.
Anderson is a highly recommended physical conditioning
and golf performance coach. " Our main goal is
to get “BETTER EVERY DAY”, knowing that
when we accomplish that, that we are closer to all
of our goals as a team," he says. Anderson manufactures
the entire physical training curriculum for all of
our 180 IMG academy golfers.
GOODWorks
International 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
(L-R) Taurus DeLawrence, June Archer, Chris Wright
and Jonah Cohens enjoy a moment at Simsbury Farms
Golf Course during the September 10th outing.
(Read more in the Fall 2010 wrap-up issue.)
Michael Strahan Celebrity Golf Tournament (2009)
The Ensemble Theatre
9th Annual
This creative group held their 9th annual tournamnent on October 11 at the Palmer Course,The Woodlands, TX, was a spectacular day of energy, honor and celebration. (Above)Winning Team: (Front Row L-R) Kevin Bass Former Houston Astros All Star outfielder; Tournament Chairman, Thomas Jones, Trey Underwood (Golf Pro, Jersey Meadows GC). Back Row: Jeremy Reed (brother of Stephen Reed who graced the cover of AAGD Summer 2010 issue) and Golf Pro at Evergreen Point Golf Course, Co-Chairman Sharon Murphy (Thomas, Jones & Murphy) and Jonathan White. The team shot a record -21.
(L-R) John Roberson,
educator;
Stedman Graham and
Bernard Blanks, Executive Director/President
of Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro enjoy themselves
at the Annual John Roberson Golf Tournament.
The outing, hosted by Concerned Citizens of
Whitesboro Inc., (Whitesboro, NJ) raises scholarship
money for the students of Cape May County, NJ.
Website: www.ccw-inc.net
History finished at the top of the leader board when the Links Of Love Golf Tournament wrapped on June 20, 2009 at Dr. Julius Earving's Celebrity Golf Club International. The Atlanta Victim Assistance benefit golf tournament, featuring PGA Champion Jim Thorpe as pro player, was more than just a fund-raiser, but a celebration of a legacy of African American achievement. Erving was among the 1st Place winners (above) in the competition that included Darnell Sutton, Partner Celebrity Golf Club International, Anna Scott, recent Georgia State University graduate and new PGA member, Glenn Messner.
Albany State University
(Albany, GA) held its founders day golf tournament
on April 4, 2009 at the Flint River Golf Course with
a $1,000,000 hole-in-one shoot-out. The two-person
scramble golf event was won by Charlie Lindsey (Tifton,
GA) and "Doc" Holiday (Albany, GA) with
a ten under par...the $1,000,000 survived and is expected
back next year. (photo Al Cobb)
Omaha Miller Park Golfers Association Juneteenth 2010
Bill Dickey Invitational June 2010 Winners
The Omega’s host the Dick
Smith ATL Memorial Que Tour August
8-10,2008 (photo: Derrick Brockman)
Women In Golf Foundation
2008 Classic Champions. with Founder, LaJean Gould
(far left). (Atlanta, GA)
Donna Richardson
Joyner (l) and Cara Wallace (r)
proceed to tee off during the
Tom Joyner Herc Golf
Tournament in theDominican Republic.
(5/23/09)
Jerome Agurs
and Shaquille O'Neil
have a quick moment together just before the start
of the
Alonzo Mourning's Million Dollar Shootout
in Hampton Roads, Virginia (9/21/07)
100 Black Men
Atlanta Chapter The organization raised
over $150,000 in proceeds during their annual Golf
Classic presented by Georgia Power. The group's mission
continues to improve the lives of African Americans
through several of their
programs that develop leadership and academic skills.
(Read more in the Summer 2005 issue.)
WASHINGTON (July 9, 2004) - Giving
12 young golfers the opportunity to play golf with
valuable role models, AMERIGROUP
sponsored a Golf Outing at Renditions Golf Club on
Father's Day weekend for underprivileged kids. The
adult participants included doctors in the AMERIGROUP
provider network, political figures including DC Mayoral
Candidate Michael Brown and other accomplished individuals
who raised the underprivileged youngsters' awareness
of productive life choices.
EMI Donates 5,000 To Fight Cancer at the Prince
& Associates Charity Golf Tournament in
Fairview, TX. (May 27-30, 2004). From Left to Right----Fallon
Egan, President, Electro Mechanical Industries, Inc.;
Chrissy Bernal, Eastern U.S. Sales & Marketing,
ElectroMechanical Industries, Inc.; Shannon Swarbrick,
Metro Area Manager, American Cancer Society; Jennifer
De La Fuentez, Director of Operations, Prince &
Associates; Clovis L. Prince, President & CEO,
Prince & Associates.
Winners smile as they accept their awards at the
first annual Clearview
Ladies Golf Challenge and the historic
Clearview Golf Course, East Canton, OH.
The course is home of the legendary
Renee Powell (PGA/LPGA) - July 30, 2004
Five fantastic female members of Tee
Divas and Tee Dudes Golf Club emerged
as victors in the 50th Annual Western States Golf
Association's (WSGA) tournament. A first in the 50-year history of the association's
annual
competition, an all female team from a predominantly
female club was named the Best Club in the 30 club
member association.Winners (l-r) Ingrid Fields,
Millie Chadwick, Cozetta Heard, Jackie Newman
and Marcia Brickley. (July-2004)
2nd Annual Pioneer
Golf Tournament benefiting the Clearview
Legacy Foundation gave guests an exciting day
at the historic course in East Canton, OH. (June 18,
2004)
Eager golfers join trainer Charles Lightfoot
(r) at the 26th Annual Julius
Chambers Golf Invitational hosted
by the NAACP-LDF at
the Sea Trails Golf Resort in Sunset Beach, NC. JUNE
3, 2004
4th Annual Jackie
Robinson Foundation JPMorganChase Golf Classic
was held at the Montclair Golf Club, West Orange,
NJ. (l-r) David A. Crichlow, Esq., (Pillsbury Winthrop
LLP) Jeffrey J. Weaver (TD Securities-Event Sponsor),
Maurice Dubois (WNBC) Bruce A. Hubbard, Esq.
(Community Service Society of New York),
Richard Carter (Carter and Partners, LLC). (9/8/03)
Detroit, MI-(April, 2004) Professional golfer, Jim
Dent worked with youth during the
ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening
of The First Tee of Philadelphia.
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Annual Golf Tournament
(L-R) Taurus DeLawrence, June Archer, Chris Wright
and Jonah Cohens enjoy a moment at Simsbury Farms
Golf Course during the September 10th outing. (Read
more in Fall 2010 issue.)
Congressman
William Lacy Clay Holds
Golf Forum
The 1st Congressional District of Missouri Congressman,
a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, sponsored
a forum during the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)
on September 17, 2010. The forum, “GOLF: Educational
and Personal Advantages for Minority Youth,”
was held in the Washington Convention Center.
The forum examined the
immeasurable benefits that the game of golf provides
to minority youth. Through golf, young people
are taught courtesy, perseverance, patience, and respect
for others. The educational benefits of the
sport were discussed as several golf programs successfully
incorporate elements that maximize the academic achievement
of participants. (Read more
in Fall 2010 wrap-up issue.)
Mr.
Lindsey Mason, III Serves as Head Pro as Greater
Grace Temple Purchases Detroit Golf Course The City
of Detroit recently sold the WM ROGELL golf
course to the famed Greater Grace Temple church
in Detroit. The 6, 5000 member Pentecostal church
is headed by Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III. www.GreaterGrace.org
The public course has been renamed the “New”
Rogell Golf Course and is located at
18601 Berg Road (the northwest section of Detroit),
just around the corner from the church. This
golfing gem is now open for your golfing pleasure
and being upgraded to make it better than ever.
is a friendly champion golfer. He serves as
head golf pro for the new course and welcomes
your groups and tournaments. The course is a
par 70, (5,828 yardage) 18 holes with open space
on the front 9 and water hazards on the back
9.
(...more in the Summer 2007 issue.)
Otis
Windham Retires From TGC Windham
(center)
enjoyed a festive retirement party with co-workers
and friends during his last season at The
Golf Channel, chronicling a work history
filled with success in uniting cultures and
content for the TV network. A
true asset to the organization, Windham looks
forward to enjoying more golf in his Orlando
hometown.
(Read more in the Summer 2009 issue.)
Addie Cobb with students of
her Addie Cobb Golf Academy, Valdosta, GA
Sgt. Charles Eggleston of the Salute
Military Golf Association, chats up the game with
Tiger Woods during 2008 AT&T
National.
Horace Stevenson
(Founder) at his 2008 Little Giants Labor Day Weekend
Tournament Fundraiser. (Oklahoma City, OK)
Wendell Haskins
and Chuck Bone
share a cart during the Steve Harvey Golf Tournament
(April 2009)
God's Active People
annual tournament, (Feb. 2009) Amelia Island.
(L-r) Hazel, Billie B & Nannie
Ginger Howard
is all smiles after Monday's round at the U.S. Junior
Amateur Championships at Trump National Golf Club
(June 20-25).
Kevin Hall
Wins the USDA
August 28, 2007
Cheyenne Woods
signs autographs at the Big I Classic (2006)
Wendell Haskins,
(L) entertainment entrepreneur honored World Golf
Hall of Famer Charlie
Sifford during the
8th Annual Original Tee Golf Classic
in Hamburg, NJ (June 2007)
Golf Digest Senior Writer, Pete
McDaniel and "Hook-Up & Swing"
Inventor, Bobby Brown
at 2007 AAGHOF tournament (Palm Beach, FL)
This
Is A Must-Have
Book For Your Golf Library!
The African American
Woman Golfer
Her Legacy
by M. Mikell Johnson
Foreword by
JoAnn Gregory-Overstreet
Harlem YMCA (NY) participants
(l-r) guest with Judy
Newtonand
Dr. Ian Smith, author and former medical
correspondent. (August 2004)
30th Annual Booker T.
Washington Business Association Golf Invitational
(July 2007), Lakes of Taylor Golf
Club, Taylor, Michigan. Scholarship presentation:
(l-r) W.R. Ros,
President, Booker T. Washington Business Assoc. Don
H. Barden, Dr.
Kenneth Burnley, CEO of the Detroit
Public Schools, Joseph
Cazeno, DTE Energy.
New York Golf Swing
Celebrates First Annual Golf Tournament
at Carambola Beach Golf Course in St. Croix, Virgin
Islands (March 25-27,2003). (l-r) Cosmo Williams,
managing partner of Carambola Golf Course,Bill
Fullard, president, B.F. Golf Tournament
Services,
a local resident golfer,Bill
McCreary, former Fox 5 news anchorman,
Lawrence Smith,
founder/president, New York Golf Swing.
Job Mashariki,
Chief Executive Officer Prepares to take the Opening
Swing to start the GrandMasters
of The Short Game Tournament,held
In Sept. 2002 by the Black Veterans for Social Justice
Inc. at Breezy Point Golf Course, Riis Park Queens,
NY
First Place winner at the Booker
T. Washington 30th Annual Golf Tournament 7/9/03-Taylor
MI. (l-r) Don H. Barden,
Tournament Co-Chairman and President of the Barden
Companies two First Place team members, Dr.
Larry Albiousu and Dr.
E. Delbert Gray with
Title Sponsor Rod Rickman
(r)
President of the MPS Group.
Golf Trainer and golf instruction writer, Addie
Cobb (L) with her student and winner Donna
Kiosef.
Addie Cobb,
Founder, Addie Cobb Golf Academy (Augusta, GA) talks
golf with All-Pro tackle, Marcus
Stoud of the Buffalo Bills. 
The first round of the 
Jerome Agurs
and Shaquille O'Neil
have a quick moment together just before the start
of the 
6th Annual Artis "Jack Hall" Kappa Golf Klassic
