Black American Male Golfers – Minority Golf Magazine

First Timers or Veterans, they earned the right and they came to play!

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

The Masters was almost like attending somebody’s Sunday worship service. A week of unbelievable numbers of people who’ve made their pilgrimage to glimpse the magic of professional golf’s version of the “eighth wonder of the world.” That’s how “reverent” Augusta National feels during its most famous week of the year. Once you enter the site along Magnolia Lane or enter through one of many patron gates, the world opens to a rolling ocean of meticulously manicured acres of green grass. Colorful Azaleas and a myriad of blooming floral displays and the famous Georgia Pines guarding each fairway, dotted with… Read More »

Tony Finau, Christian, Husband, Father, Professional Golfer, Member of the PGA Tour

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

We had a chance to sit a few minutes with Tony at this years’ Players Championship. The conversation revealed a great deal of the inner man that is rarely seen by the public, evidenced by his excellent play week in and week out on the PGA Tour and the high level of respect afforded him by his fellow members. ed. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 . As a professional, the pathway to the PGA Tour is not as cut-and-dried as many would think. The common perception of a PGA Tour professional’s entry is the culmination of a stellar amateur career, including… Read More »

Cameron Champ Lives Up To His Name to Win 3M Open

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021Herschel Caldwell0

Cameron Champ won for the third straight year on the PGA Tour. By Herschel Caldwell Cameron Champ overcame a like luster start to the first half of the year with a number of mechanical and mind issues. By his own admission, being newlywed he allowed himself to become distracted trying to balance a personal life at home with the stress and demands of a professional life on the golf course. The 3M Open proved to be a turning point and a validation of his sense of balance and skills, fending off the obvious effects of dehydration, he put on a… Read More »

John Shippen Invitational Results-Men’s and Women’s Divisions

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021Herschel Caldwell0

The following is a summary of the John Shippen Invitational results held at the Detroit Golf Club, the site of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. This article was written by Greg Ball, Senior Account Executive with BZA Public Relations and reprinted by permission. Ed. THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational was designed by Intersport specifically to showcase and provide heightened opportunities and recognition to Black golfers. The 36-hole, two-day tournament, played Sunday and Monday, invited 33 of the nation’s top amateur and professional men’s and women’s Black golfers to compete at Detroit Golf Club. THE JOHN SHIPPEN is named after John Shippen,… Read More »

Willie Mack Rocket Mortgage Interview

November 20, 2021Herschel Caldwell0

Willie Mack III shot a second-round 73 to finish 3 under to make his first PGA TOUR cut at the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, MI. Willie Mack Rocket Mortgage INTERVIEW June 30, 2021 (Courtesy PGA Tour) Willie’s storied journey to the PGA Tour is not unique among the hundreds of players before him. His 71st finish of 4 under par, or that he finished higher than many is also no indication of his ability to play on the big game with the best. He is young. He is hungry. He is good, and there is a very bright… Read More »

Expectations of Tiger Woods and Harold Varner III, the only two African Americans who are regular players on the PGA Tour.

November 7, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

A wise teacher of golf once told me about what to expect of my game on the first tee. “Be glad if you can get the ball to leave here and go “out there” someplace.” When you set your sights on something humble, anything above that is a win. By Herschel Caldwell Tiger Woods’ 2018 story has been written over and over again on practically every media platform imaginable. Will he win another major or more? Will he surpass the official tour win record of Sam Snead of 82 professional PGA wins? . While there is onlyi one entity (God)… Read More »