DID YOU KNOW: Dorian Vauls Makes History as First Black Champion at...

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Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation...

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Sifford Golf Academy Launches Inaugural Golf and Leadership Experience

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Hidden Valley Optimist Club Ronald C. Hare Memorial Golf Tournament

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Historic Black-Owned Freeway Golf Course Could Be Transformed into $292 Million Housing...

July 1, 2026

Hit ‘Em Straight Golf Complex: Shively’s Hidden Gem for Golf Enthusiasts

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Robert Lee “Peaboe” Bryson

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First Tee – Phoenix’s Ashley Shaw and First Tee – Tri-Valley’s Nakul...

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Beat The Golf Guy Celebrity Charity Classic Golf Tournament

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Women In Golf Foundation “Precision & Power Summer Camp” Helps Young Golfers...

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Standing Calf Stretch Helps Golfers Improve Flexibility and Stability

June 24, 2026

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

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

June 22, 2026

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

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

June 22, 2026

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

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Representation Matters

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WOCG & GOTGT Among 69 Organizations Nationwide Selected for 2026 Funding

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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional...

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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and...

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How A Golf Collab Is Making Golf More Accessible and Welcoming

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TOP STORY

African American Golfer’s Digest Expands to Six Issues Annually Beginning with July 2026 Edition

by AAGD Staff July 5, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nation’s Leading Publication Serving Black American Golfers Increases Publishing Schedule to Meet Growing Reader and Advertiser Demand NEW YORK, N.Y. — African American Golfer’s Digest, the nation’s …

GOLF TIPS

From Pain to Power: A Kinetic Approach to Longevity and Distance

by Tony Bryan March 13, 2026
Women In Golf Foundation Inc. Summer Youth Golf Camp Registration Opens

by AAGD Staff May 7, 2024

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EDUCATION

Elite Student Athletes Find Your Perfect Learning Path at the USPA Virtual Open House

by AAGD Staff August 28, 2025
Excel Youth Academy Making a Difference in Golf and Education

by AAGD Staff March 11, 2025

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock Returns to the New Jersey Performing...

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Rock Bottom University

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The Common Golfer

HEADLINES

GOLFER OF THE WEEK

Darius Alexander Ross: Turning Life’s Hardships Into Strength on and off the Golf Course

by AAGD Staff May 21, 2026

At 60 years old, Darius Alexander Ross has built a life defined by resilience, discipline, and perseverance. …

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GOLF BIZ

Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation Reports Historic Gains

by Michael Williams July 2, 2026

By now it is a well-known and much documented fact that the game of golf is experiencing …

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CLUBHOUSE

Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black...

Silver Golfers Association: Building Fellowship and Competition Through the Game...

DID YOU KNOW: Dorian Vauls Makes History as First Black Champion at Miami Valley Golf Club

by AAGD Staff July 5, 2026

Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation Reports Historic Gains

by Michael Williams July 2, 2026

Sifford Golf Academy Launches Inaugural Golf and Leadership Experience

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 2, 2026

Historic Black-Owned Freeway Golf Course Could Be Transformed into $292 Million Housing Community

by AAGD Staff July 1, 2026

Dr. Alfred Seawright Provides the LEO Foundation a Transformational Golf Development Experience for Montgomery Golfers at LPGA International in Daytona Beach

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 1, 2026

Women In Golf Foundation “Precision & Power Summer Camp” Helps Young Golfers Elevate Their Game

by AAGD Staff June 25, 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

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

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LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

African American Golfer’s Digest Expands to Six Issues Annually Beginning with July 2026 Edition

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by AAGD Staff July 5, 2026

Golf Reaches Record Growth Among Communities of Color as National Golf Foundation Reports Historic Gains

by Michael Williams July 2, 2026

Sifford Golf Academy Launches Inaugural Golf and Leadership Experience

by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 2, 2026

Hidden Valley Optimist Club Ronald C. Hare Memorial Golf Tournament

by John W. Love, Sr. July 1, 2026

Historic Black-Owned Freeway Golf Course Could Be Transformed into $292 Million Housing Community

by AAGD Staff July 1, 2026

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by AAGD NEWSWIRE July 1, 2026

M2U NYC Helps You Travel Light Without Sacrificing Your Look

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The Bonnie Sunglasses

by AAGD Staff June 28, 2026

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by AAGD Staff June 27, 2026

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by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 27, 2026

First Tee – Phoenix’s Ashley Shaw and First Tee – Tri-Valley’s Nakul Shrivastava Claim 2026 First Tee National Championship

by AAGD Staff June 25, 2026

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by John W. Love, Sr. June 25, 2026

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Takomo Ignis D2 Fairway Wood

by AAGD Staff May 15, 2026
Cobra 3DP Tour putters

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LINK.2.1 and LINK.2.2 by L.A.B. Golf

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FEATURED GOLFER

DID YOU KNOW: Dorian Vauls Makes History as First Black Champion at Miami Valley Golf Club

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FEATURED BLOGS

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Phil Long Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

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The Black 9 Magazine Now Available at Select Harris Teeter Stores in Charlotte, NC

by AAGD Staff April 24, 2025

BLOGS

Standing Calf Stretch Helps Golfers Improve Flexibility and Stability

by AAGD Staff June 24, 2026
Representation Matters

by Michael W. Cooper, Ph.D. June 20, 2026
Stability Over Supple: Why Your SI Joint is the Secret to a Pain-Free Swing

by Tony Bryan June 3, 2026

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HEARD & SCENE

Landmark book and film project to celebrate Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw

Tiger Woods’ ex-mistress Rachel Uchitel ties the knot with CEO near golf icon’s Florida home… a day after his 50th birthday

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College Seek Black Male Applicants for Accelerated MD/DDS Program

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Congressman Mfume and Senator Booker Introduce Legislation to Support African American History Education

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

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What do circles and squares on a golf scorecard mean?

by AAGD Staff July 14, 2022

50 Great Golf Business Ideas & Opportunities to Boost Your Earnings

by Debert Cook June 26, 2019

Roy Hastick, CEO/Founder, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dies

by Debert Cook April 9, 2020

Four Black Women Now Permeate The LPGA Tour

by Debert Cook August 25, 2016

OBITUARIES

Robert Lee “Peaboe” Bryson

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 27, 2026

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

by AAGD NEWSWIRE June 23, 2026

Jeff Burns Jr.: A Champion of Black Media and Howard University

by AAGD Staff June 5, 2026

Eugene Minnifield Sr.

by AAGD Staff June 5, 2026

Sonny Rollins Remembered as Jazz Giant and Saxophone Revolutionary

by AAGD Staff May 28, 2026

PROFILES

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
Golf Instructor Lindsey Mason III Takes His Passion From the Range to the Billboard

For nearly four decades, Lindsey Mason III has dedicated his career to teaching the game of golf while helping young people and adults build confidence, …

by AAGD Staff May 22, 2026

REVIEWS

Auto Review

Reviewing the 2026 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD Advance

by Randi Payton May 13, 2026

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2025 Ford Expedition Tremor 4×4 is a Family Adventurer

by Randi Payton December 3, 2025
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by AAGD Staff August 26, 2025

AFRICA GOLF

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

Tanzania “Saturday Fiddle” Golf Event Set for 2026

Kenya Introduces Junior Golf Team Ahead of Hosting the All-Africa Championship

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

Imagine a World Where Black Athletes Created Their Own Professional Golf League

Historic Ceremony Sees Publisher Debert Cook Among 524 African Diasporans Granted Ghanaian Citizenship

How To Properly Place Your Ball Marker, With LPGA Golf Professional Ashaunta Epps

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

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Historic Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Reopens, Revitalizing Access in South Los Angeles

by AAGD NEWSWIRE March 28, 2026
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Clearview Golf Club 80th Anniversary Celebrates History, Legacy, and Inclusion in East Canton

by AAGD Staff March 12, 2026
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Inside South Africa’s Invitation-Only Golf Secret, Millvale Golf Estate

by AAGD Staff December 14, 2025

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