Brandon Johnson, Golf Architect Launches The Sketchpad Golf Design Newsletter

May 28, 2026

First Tee-Greater Washington, DC Signs Second Consecutive One-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Marcus...

May 28, 2026

World Golf Hall of Fame Opens Public Nominations for Class of 2027

May 28, 2026

Special Olympics New York Announces $225,000 Grant from The Taft Foundation to...

May 28, 2026

How A Golf Stretching Routine Can Improve Flexibility and Performance

May 27, 2026

Monday Before The Show to Honor LPGA Legend Gladys Lee in 2027

May 27, 2026

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

May 27, 2026

Young Golf Phenom Stanford Gilmore Jr Turning Talent Into Trophies

May 27, 2026

Mancation 21: Brotherhood, Competition, and Legacy in Myrtle Beach

May 26, 2026

The Men of Essex, Inc. to Host 65th Annual Men of Essex...

May 26, 2026

Grounds Worker Dies After Terrifying Golf Course Machinery Incident

May 25, 2026

Tiger Woods Returns to Switzerland for Continued Rehab Treatment

May 25, 2026

Sapphire Golf Tour Names Danielle Wilson Chief Operating Officer

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

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

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PGA of America REACH Foundation and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Award...

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Tiger Woods Leaves Swiss Rehab Early to Attend Kai Trump’s Graduation, Says...

May 20, 2026

USPA Offers Academic Solution for Traveling Student-Athletes

May 20, 2026

Coach Gladys Lee’s Recommended Upcoming Events for Youth and Adults, 2026–2027

May 20, 2026

Her-cation #1 BFF Weekend Creates Sisterhood, Celebration, and Championship Golf in Williamsburg

May 19, 2026

TOP STORY

Brandon Johnson, Golf Architect Launches The Sketchpad Golf Design Newsletter

by AAGD Staff May 28, 2026

Brandon Johnson, one of golf’s rising voices in course architecture and restoration, has officially launched “The Sketchpad,” a new newsletter and creative platform designed to share his thoughts, sketches, projects, …

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

2026 Malcolm X Cultural Festival

BOOKSHELF

One of the First: Lessons I...

Out of the Rough: Ted Rhodes...

The Common Golfer

The Sadness Beneath the Uniform: Duty,...

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

Culture Clubs Is Where Golf Fashion Meets Legacy

by AAGD Staff January 25, 2026

Culture Club’s mission exists to bridge golf, heritage, and culture into a single, meaningful experience. The company …

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CLUBHOUSE

More Than a Game: How Style Shapes Today’s Golf Culture

Golden Tee Golf Club Readies For 44th Annual Fundraiser Tournament

Brandon Johnson, Golf Architect Launches The Sketchpad Golf Design Newsletter

by AAGD Staff May 28, 2026

First Tee-Greater Washington, DC Signs Second Consecutive One-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Marcus Byrd, Professional Golfer and Chapter Alum

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 28, 2026

World Golf Hall of Fame Opens Public Nominations for Class of 2027

by AAGD Staff May 28, 2026

Special Olympics New York Announces $225,000 Grant from The Taft Foundation to Expand Sports Offerings in New York City

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 28, 2026

Monday Before The Show to Honor LPGA Legend Gladys Lee in 2027

by AAGD Staff May 27, 2026

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

by AAGD Staff May 27, 2026

The Men of Essex, Inc. to Host 65th Annual Men of Essex Golf Classic at Brooklake Country Club

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 26, 2026

Grounds Worker Dies After Terrifying Golf Course Machinery Incident

by AAGD Staff May 25, 2026

Tiger Woods Returns to Switzerland for Continued Rehab Treatment

by AAGD Staff May 25, 2026

Sapphire Golf Tour Names Danielle Wilson Chief Operating Officer

by AAGD Staff May 24, 2026

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LATEST GOLF HEADLINES

Brandon Johnson, Golf Architect Launches The Sketchpad Golf Design Newsletter

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by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 28, 2026

World Golf Hall of Fame Opens Public Nominations for Class of 2027

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Special Olympics New York Announces $225,000 Grant from The Taft Foundation to Expand Sports Offerings in New York City

by AAGD NEWSWIRE May 28, 2026

2026 Malcolm X Cultural Festival

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Monday Before The Show to Honor LPGA Legend Gladys Lee in 2027

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

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Young Golf Phenom Stanford Gilmore Jr Turning Talent Into Trophies

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Mancation 21: Brotherhood, Competition, and Legacy in Myrtle Beach

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Takomo Ignis D2 Fairway Wood

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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

Sisters Roxanne and Layla Phillips Drive the Future of Golf

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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

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BLOGS

How A Golf Stretching Routine Can Improve Flexibility and Performance

by AAGD Staff May 27, 2026
Coach Gladys Lee’s Recommended Upcoming Events for Youth and Adults, 2026–2027

by Gladys Lee May 20, 2026
Golf’s Gender Pay Gap

by Michael W. Cooper, Ph.D. May 8, 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

William Sides of SMU and Macy Pate of Wake Forest win individual titles at 2025 Jackson T. Stephens Cup

COMMUNITY NEWS

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Ends National Tour in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, May 8-10, 2026, During Inaugural Season Led By artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack

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

The African American Heritage Festival Kicks Off February 14th

FEATURED

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
Crossing Paths With Golf Trailblazer Willie Vinson at the Valspar Championship

Willie Vinson says he was a scratch golfer back in the day. Willie played golf with legendary golfers including James Black, Lee Elder, Chuck Thorpe, …

by John Perry March 31, 2025

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

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50 Great Golf Business Ideas & Opportunities to Boost Your Earnings

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New Golf Entertainment Venues bringing ‘a Breath of Fresh Air’ to golf

by Debert Cook March 18, 2019

Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa 2022 Excursion

by Debert Cook May 30, 2021

OBITUARIES

David O. Swanson, Wiley College Golf Coach Passes Away

by AAGD Staff May 5, 2026

Kiki Shepard

by AAGD NEWSWIRE April 4, 2026

Minister Abdul Akbar Muhammad

by AAGD Staff April 3, 2026

Bob Law

by AAGD Staff April 1, 2026

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

by AAGD Staff February 17, 2026

PROFILES

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
Betty Long at 90, Still Swinging With Grace and Grit

At 90 years old, Betty H. Long is still proving that age is not a limit—it is an invitation. An invitation to keep moving, keep …

by AAGD Staff May 3, 2026
Angelique Johnson’s Fight for Reclaiming Space, Preserving Legacy, Equity in Los Angeles Golf

The long-anticipated reopening of Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South Los Angeles represents far more than the return of a nine-hole, par-3 community facility. After …

by AAGD Staff March 8, 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

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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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