Category: Feature Articles

Highlighting the Achievements of Asian, African American, and Other Players of Color who sought to challenge the best of Oakmont. Oakmont Country Club, located in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, is renowned for being one of the most challenging courses in the world of golf. Established in 1903, Oakmont has hosted the US Open a record nine times, with its most recent hosting in 2016. The course is infamous for its lightning-fast greens, deep bunkers, and narrow fairways, which test even the most skilled golfers. The greens at Oakmont are some of the most difficult on the PGA Tour, with… Read More »

Diversity and Excellence is how the 2025 APGA Golf Season is Paving the Way for the Future of the Sport The world of professional golf has long been perceived as an exclusive domain, often lacking diversity in its ranks. However, in recent years, there has been a significant shift, with Black/African American men making remarkable strides in the sport. The 2025 golf season will stand as a testament to their growing influence and success, both on the PGA Tour and within the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA). The APGA, founded in 2010, has been instrumental in providing opportunities for Black… Read More »

Celebrating Inclusivity and Talent on the Prestigious Greens of Colorado Springs.   Across the decades, the U.S. Senior Open has welcomed trailblazing golfers of color who have left indelible marks on the championship’s storied tapestry. Roberto de Vincenzo, the legendary Argentine who claimed 229 professional victories worldwide, captured the very first title at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Spanish maestro Miguel Angel Jimenez twice finished as runner-up, in 2016 and 2018, while luminaries such as Charlie Sifford, Jim Thorpe, Calvin Peete, and others have further enriched the event’s tradition of diversity, underscoring the breadth of talent showcased… Read More »

Minority Golf Magazine salutes the phenomenal skills of Scotty Scheffler as he wins his third major Championship. Tiger Woods, a name synonymous with golf greatness, has left an indelible mark on the sport with his extraordinary achievements, including four PGA Championship victories, one short of the five PGA Championship wins claimed by Jack Nicklaus. This record is an undeniable, indisputable fact. Woods’ wins highlighted his dominance in the game and underscored his resilience and skill. As we delve into each of these PGA Championship triumphs, we also venture with pure speculation behind his absence from the 2025 PGA Championship. 1999… Read More »

“It Takes A Village” Encourages and Grows African American Professional men and women on professional tours.   I recently penned an article (minoritygolfmag.com “Feature Articles”) highlighting the rueful absence of African American professionals in the Players Championship. Given that there were ninety-five entrants in the 2025 Masters, the lack of even one African American Professional became even more painfully apparent. Professional golf has historically been perceived as exclusive sport for whites only, as was the Masters until Lee Elder became the first African to win the Monsanto Open in 1974, with barriers that have historically limited diversity. However, the landscape… Read More »