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RTJ Golf Trail at Silver Lakes, Gasden, Alabama

Escape The Winter Doldrums to Alabama’s Golfing Haven

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

It is a dream vacation for golf enthusiasts seeking a skills challenge or a fun way to make lasting memories. Much has been written over the years about playing golf in western and southern states like California, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, and Florida. As we all know, the popularity of these fall and winter golf destinations is widely known. Golfing in Alabama generally does not come to mind when a northern or western-tier golf enthusiast plans a Southern winter foray to play and party during the winter off-season. Minority Golf Magazine recently had an opportunity to tour a few top… Read More »

Sahith Theegala wins the Fortinet Championship for his first PGA Tour win!

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

Sahith Theegala is a rising star in the world of professional golf. He was born on January 15, 1997, in Orange, California. Minority Golf Magazine talked with Theegala at the WM Phoenix Open and again at the Players Championship. Both times, we came away knowing that it was not just a possibility but a profound probability that the 25-year-old would win his first PGA Tour tournament against a strong field that included Major winners and multiple champions. Theegala began playing golf at a young age and quickly showed promise. After attending Pepperdine University where he played college golf and achieved… Read More »

A Golf Writer’s Travel Adventure Through Old South Mississippi

June 21, 2023November 1, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

Post pandemic golf travel has never been more accessible and memorable, golf in Mississippi is a year-round treasure of joyful golf experiences. Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of the premier destinations for an optimal golfing experience. This adventure was particularly important for me. Mass media narratives had long described the social overtones and political arena of this area in ways that would give minority golfers pause when considering golf excursions to five-star resorts that had historically catered solely to the majority culture. As a publication whose readers are primarily people of color, I was concerned about the reception… Read More »

Kamaiu Johnson Delivers Final Round 61 To Take APGA At ATPC Scottsdale Title

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

This is reprinted by permission: ed. CONTACT: Steve Griffith, sgriffith@viziongroup.net, 484 433 7757 – Office – 610 640 2831 SCOTTSDALE, AZ. (May 9, 2023) Kamaiu Johnson, the longtime APGA Tour star and PGA TOUR Latinoamerica competitor, fired a sizzling, 10-under par 61 to run away from the field for the APGA at TPC Scottsdale victory Tuesday afternoon. Johnson’s 61 is the lowest score in APGA Tour history and it ties the Champions Course record at the 7,115-yard, par 71 TPC Scottsdale layout. One of the APGA Tour’s most prominent players, Johnson earned status on PGA TOUR Latinamerica last year and… Read More »

Tim O’Neal showing his “grit” leading at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. Tim O’Neal is an African American professional golfer born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 18, 1972. His father, a passionate golfer and coach, introduced him to golf at a young age.

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

O’Neal turned professional in 1997 and has been making waves in the golfing world ever since. O’Neal has competed on various tours throughout his career, including the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour, and Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour (APGA). Asian Tour; Alps Tour; EPD Tour; PGA Tour Latinoamérica, and now PGA Tour Champions Tour, where he leads this week’s tournament, the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama, tied in the lead with Billy Andrade at five under par. O’Neal has won numerous state opens and mini-tour events. In 2019, following the destruction of the historic Black golf course, Lincoln Park in Oklahoma, a group… Read More »

Everyone Deserves a Shot at Success. Inclusive Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion

April 15, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

This article was produced in its entirety by Morgan Stanley. ed. At Morgan Stanley, we believe creating a more inclusive society begins with investing in access, knowledge and resources to foster potential for all. (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) A more inclusive tomorrow starts today. That’s why, as part of our longstanding efforts to provide the next generation with the tools they need to succeed, we’ve teamed up with our brand ambassadors, 11-time PGA tour champion Justin Rose, professional golfer Cheyenne Woods and two-time WTA champion Leylah Fernandez. Together, they… Read More »

The Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail warmly welcomes the readers of Minority Golf Magazine – part two

April 5, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

The southern part of the Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail is home to some of the most breathtaking distilleries, breweries, wineries, and golf courses in the United States. This region is known for its rich history and delicious cuisine. Did someone mention “spirits”? Should your trip begin in New Orleans, then a tour of the NOLA Distillery is simply a must: Nola Distillery, located in the heart of New Orleans, is a craft distillery dedicated to producing high-quality spirits using locally sourced ingredients. Founded by Jonathan and Lindsay Forester in 2015, Nola Distillery has quickly become a staple in the city’s… Read More »

Drive for show and putt for dough!!!! Doing both well led to victory for Si Woo Kim. Click on photo to read more.

January 19, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

The improbable winner is never a term used to describe oneself in securing a victory. Confidence and belief in self is the overriding term used to describe a champion; skill plays a part down the road. The obvious “tongue – in- cheek reference to skill is just that. The Sony Open was won by a young and soon-approaching superstar status on the PGA Tour, Si Woo Kim of South Korea, who stunned the professional golf world at age 21 by winning the 2017 Players Championship. Tiger Woods famously stated that the tournament begins once you reach the… Read More »

APGA and Farmers Insurance Partner to showcase an elite field of Black American Professional Golfers in San Diego, CA. Click on photo to read more.

January 19, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

Daniel Augustus fired up to take on the famous Torrey Pines course along with 18 top players from The APGA (Advocates Professional Golf Association) on January 28, 2023. Danial Augustus is a Professional golfer with ambitions and goals yet to be attained at the highest levels of professional golf. When one hears the term Professional Golfer and how Daniel would address himself, the casual listener naturally relates him to the more notables of the professional ranks. Justin Thomas, Harold Varner, III, Rory McElroy, and Tiger Woods, among many others. Because all of the above play for money, legacy, and personal… Read More »

1st Black Nominated To Serve As President Of The United States Golf Association. Click on photo to read more.

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023Herschel Caldwell0

note: This article was written and produced by the United States Golf Association. ed. LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 5, 2022) – Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, has been nominated to serve as the 67th president of the United States Golf Association. If elected, Perpall will succeed Stu Francis of Hillsborough, Calif., who will conclude his three-year term in February 2023. Highlights of Francis’ presidency include helping to guide the organization successfully through the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing on Mike Whan as USGA CEO, and working to elevate all USGA championships and host sites, among many other contributions. Perpall, a native of… Read More »