Black American Male Golfers – Minority Golf Magazine

Diversity on the Fairway: African Americans Cameron Champ and Joseph Bramlett’s Impactful PGA Tour Presence

May 6, 2025Herschel Caldwell1

Despite its storied history, professional golf has always been dominated by white players, with only gradual increases in minority participation over time. Yet, African American representation at the highest levels remains scarce. In the 1960s and 1970s, Black golfers such as Charlie Sifford, Jim and Chuck Thorpe, Calvin Peete, Jim Dent, Pete Brown, Lee Elder, and Walter Morgan and others, carved out places on the PGA Tour, demonstrating both resilience and talent. However, Black participation at the tour level has declined significantly over the past several decades, making it increasingly rare to see African American golfers competing at the pinnacle… Read More »

Chase Johnson wins Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic

February 20, 2025Greg Ball0

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (February 20, 2025) – Chase Johnson carded a 2-under-par 68 under cold and challenging conditions Wednesday in the final round of the Cisco APGA Black History Month Classic, rolling to a one-stroke victory in the second tournament of the 2025 Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour season. Johnson shot 67-68—-135 (-5) in the 36-hole tournament to edge Marcus Byrd by one stroke at TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course. Johnson came out on top of the 54-player field in the $25,000 tournament played Tuesday and Wednesday, taking home the $7,500 winner’s check. Johnson, a West Palm Beach… Read More »

APGA Tour’s Willie Mack III receives sponsor exemption to the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

See end of article for author(s) and contact information. editor Mack III earned his second exemption to the event on the heels of his debut performance in the 2024 U.S. Open SAN DIEGO (December 3, 2024) – Farmers Insurance Open tournament officials from the Century Club of San Diego and Farmers Insurance® announced today that standout professional golfer and 15-time APGA Tour winner Willie Mack III has received a sponsor exemption to compete in the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open, scheduled to take place Wednesday, January 22 – Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course. A native of… Read More »

A Star is Born: Young Tiger Woods demonstrates his greatness with early Domination of the golf world.

December 2, 2024February 25, 2025Patricia Caldwell0

We are about to embark on a four-part adventure series that traces the life and times of Eldrick “Tiger” Woods and examines his impact on the history and universal advancement of professional golf. Ed note: All of the photos in this series, except where noted have never been published before, were taken by Paul Bojanower, nationally renowned sports photographer and Director of Photography for Minority Golf Magazine until his untimely passing in 2012. Part I – Train a Child Blessed with a father that, over time, tirelessly—and doggedly—made and molded Tiger into a golfing monolith. Every step was critical as… Read More »

“Don’t allow your good to be evil spoken of.” At times, your conduct is not a reflection of who you are or an indictment of your character. click on photo to read more.

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024Herschel Caldwell0

Recent event of Harold Varner III’s personal legal situation should not cast a disparaging shadow on his work to help kids develop into meaningful young men and women through their experiences with golf.

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 »